Microsoft Teams is one of the best communication and collaboration platforms out there. Relying on a simple yet powerful user interface, Microsoft Teams makes teamwork super convenient even in the most remote locations.

As an individual, you get a ton of useful features that will significantly improve your overall productivity. From easy-to-master keyboard shortcuts to handy and convenient toggles, there’s a lot to admire. However, in this article, we’ll discuss one of the most popular features of Microsoft Teams: Priority Access.

Before we learn more about Priority access, let’s take a quick look at Do Not Disturb, or DND for short. As the name suggests, DND status ensures that no one disturbs you. This means that you won’t receive notifications for incoming calls or messages.

And while DND can work wonders when you’re trying to get some work done, isolating yourself from your coworkers can be pretty inconvenient. There are times when you’d like to hear from important people even when you’re “in the zone” — your boss, for example.