TriggerMicrosoft TeamsReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Teams fire on new messages?
Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft Teams → Teams Message Received" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Microsoft Teams, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Teams Message Received
When the matching event happens
new message receivedwhen a new message is posted in a teams channelwhen message receivedwatch for message receivedon message receivedincoming message
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"id": "msg_123","from": "John Doe","channel": "channel_012","message": "Hello team!"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | "msg_123" |
| from | string | "John Doe" |
| channel | string | "channel_012" |
| message | string | "Hello team!" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Teams Message Received.
FAQ
Questions about Teams Message Received.
How does the Teams Message Received trigger work in Microsoft Teams?
Fires when a message lands in a Teams channel. For "react to @bot mentions" or "auto-route support questions" workflows.
Is the Teams Message Received trigger real-time?
Yes. Teams Message Received uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Microsoft Teams.
What data does Teams Message Received return?
The full event payload from Microsoft Teams. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Teams Message Received so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Microsoft Teams admin permissions to use Teams Message Received?
For most Microsoft Teams accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Microsoft Teams plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Microsoft Teams's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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