Overview
You can use Teamflect without granting Microsoft 365 admin consent. Core features work fine—ideal for small teams or early rollout. Admin consent is only required for certain organization-wide automations, which you can enable later if needed.
Without consent, some integrations (like org chart sync, calendar sync, or bulk review/survey/feedback deployments) require manual steps. But the main Teamflect experience remains intact.
What “Admin Consent” Enables (Optional)
Granting admin consent allows Teamflect to access Microsoft Graph data across your organization, unlocking:
Auto-syncing user and reporting line data (titles, departments, managers, hire dates)
Optional calendar access for 1:1 sync and scheduling insights
Faster, more accurate people search
Bulk deployment of reviews, surveys, and feedback
These features save time and improve accuracy, but they’re not required to use Teamflect.
What Works Without Admin Consent
Most of Teamflect’s core modules still work without organization-level permissions. Admins can manage data manually or use CSV imports to configure the system according to their preferences.
Feature Summary
Capability | Without Admin Consent | Workaround |
Org Chart Sync | Manual setup needed; reporting lines don’t auto-update | Upload via CSV; maintain manually |
Calendar Sync | Not enabled by default | Users choose to enable access individually |
People Search | Basic lookup may be limited in large orgs | Use email addresses or import directory |
Teams Notifications | Works if the user installs the app and grants access | Control access via Teams admin policies |
Reviews & Feedback | Manual assignment of reviewers needed | Use static lists or manual routing |
Surveys & Goals | Fully functional; “Group Goals” need group access | Use custom targeting |
When Admin Consent Is Required
Admin consent is only necessary if you're using the following organization-level features:
✅ Bulk deployment of reviews, surveys, or 360-degree feedback cycles
✅ Creating Group Goals tied to Microsoft Teams teams
✅ Auto-syncing user data from Microsoft Entra ID (e.g., titles, departments, reporting lines)
If you’re not using these right away—or are happy to manage them manually—you can skip admin consent for now and revisit it later.
FAQs
Q: Can users sign in without admin consent?
A: Yes—as long as your Microsoft tenant allows individual user consent for basic permissions (like name and email access). If that’s restricted, your IT team may need to approve minimal access first.
Q: Will Teamflect send notifications if we skip admin consent?
A: Yes. If users install the Teamflect app and grant their own permissions, they’ll receive Teams bot notifications and emails as expected.
Q: Can we restrict who installs Teamflect without using admin consent?
A: Absolutely. Your IT team can control access via Teams Admin Center using app permission policies or security groups—no need for full org-wide deployment.
Q: What about the org chart?
A: Without consent, it won’t auto-sync, but you can still upload or manage reporting lines manually in Teamflect.
Recommended Next Steps
💡 Start small, scale later. You don’t need admin consent to begin seeing value from Teamflect.
✔️ Without consent: Manually upload org data, assign reviewers, and prompt users to install the app themselves.
🔐 With consent (later): Enable smoother automations and deeper integrations as adoption increases.
Either path works—it’s all about what fits your rollout stage and IT policies.