How to backup/save a 1:1 chat teams conversation

To back up or save a 1:1 chat conversation in Microsoft Teams, you can utilize the eDiscovery feature if your organization has it enabled. This allows you to search for and export chat messages, including those from private chats. Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Access eDiscovery: Go to the Microsoft 365 compliance center and navigate to the eDiscovery section.
2. Create a new case: Set up a new eDiscovery case where you can specify the search criteria for your 1:1 chat.
3. Search for your chat: Use the search functionality to find the specific chat messages you want to back up. You can filter by date, participants, and other criteria.
4. Export the results: Once you have the search results, you can export them to a format that suits your needs, such as a CSV file.

Keep in mind that the ability to use eDiscovery may depend on your organization's policies and the permissions granted to you.

If your organization does not have eDiscovery enabled, you may need to manually copy and paste the chat messages into a document for backup purposes.

References:

• Manage retention policies for Microsoft Teams
• End of lifecycle options for groups, teams, and Viva Engage

Hi @Heidy 1. Pereira (Nokia),

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.Thank you for reaching out. I’d like to provide you with the following information:

You can back up and save a Teams conversation within 1 month through the Microsoft Purview portal. Please follow these steps (note: these actions require admin permissions for the tenant):

1. Go to https://purview.microsoft.com
2. Search for eDiscovery in the search bar
3. Under Case, select Create case
4. After creating the case, click on it and select Create a search
5. In Add source, choose the appropriate information
6. Click Run query and check the boxes as needed
7. Once the report table appears, click on the desired information and select Export

To ensure the search process delivers results that best match your expectations, I recommend creating a support request through the Microsoft 365 admin center. After you create a ticket, a live agent will proactively contact you and guide you step by step to set up the process, ensuring the most accurate results based on your needs.

I hope this information is helpful. Please follow these steps and let me know if it works for you. If not, we can work together to resolve this.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to share them in the comments on this post so I can continue to support you.

I look forward to your response.

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