Setup a channel message reminder using Workflows for MS Teams


  1. In MS Teams, go to the Workflows app.
    Screenshot of the left menu bar in MS Teams with the "Workflows" and "Apps" buttons highlighted.
    Note: You may need to click on the Apps + (plus) sign and install Workflows first.
  2. Click on the New flow button.

    Screenshot of the "Workflows" app with the "New flow" button highlighted.

  3. Select Follow up on a message by Microsoft template.

    Screenshot of the "Workflows" app with the "Follow up on a message" option highlighted.

    Note: if the template is not in view, use the Search templates... box on this screen and search for Follow up on a message.
  4. On the Create a flow screen, rename the flow if you prefer then click Create flow.

    Screenshot of the "Create a flow" screen.

  5. The flow is now created, click Done.
    Screenshot of the "Workflow added successfully!" screen.
  6. A chat notification will appear, confirming that the flow has been created and is ready to use.
    Screenshot of MS Teams showing the new chat.

To use the new Follow up on a message flow on channel messages, do the following:

  1. Next to any message in a non-private channel, click the ... (ellipse), highlight the More actions option and select the new flow.
    Screenshot of a message with the ellipse menu expanded and the "More actions" and "Follow up on a message" options highlighted.
  2. Specify the date and time (times are restricted to 30-minute increments) to receive the notification and click Submit.
    Screenshot of the "When do you want to be reminded about the message?" screen.
    Note: By default, a reminder banner will pop up as well as a new alert in the Activity panel.