# Connect existing Microsoft Teams chats with Slack channels

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Published: 2025-05-01
Last updated: 2026-08-13

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* **Connect internal**: users can now link existing Teams chats to Slack channels – not just create new ones. This helps to reduce redundant and duplicate chat threads, keeping teams aligned.
* **Connect external**: if the invited company uses Microsoft Teams, they can now connect an existing Teams chat or create a new one. Previously, only channel connections were supported. This update enables natural one-to-one and ongoing conversations across platforms.