Add Guest User to Shared Channels in Teams

Question

In Microsoft Teams, I have created a Shared Channel, and I need to allow the Guest users to this channel, but I can't although I have enabled Guest access in Microsoft Teams Admin Center! So my question  Is it possible to add a Guest User to shared channels in Teams? If NO, Why?

Answer 1

What's a Shared Channel?

A shared channel is a place to collaborate with people inside and outside your team or organization. People outside your org can participate in a shared channel without switching orgs. Read more at Shared channels in Microsoft Teams

Can I add a guest in Shared Channel in Teams?

Unfortunately, people with Azure Active Directory guest accounts in your organization can't be added to a shared channel. However, you can invite people outside your organization to participate in a shared channel by using Azure AD B2B direct connect. . See Also Collaborate with external participants in a shared channel

The below table shows a comparison of Standard Vs Private Vs Shared channels in Microsoft Teams

See Also Standard Channel Vs Private Channel Vs Shared Channel