Where are the settings for my camera background?

To access the settings for your camera background in Microsoft Teams, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Teams and go to the Meetings section.
2. Select Meeting Policies and either choose an existing policy or create a new one.
3. In the Audio and Video section, look for the setting labeled Participants can use video effects. This setting controls whether users can customize their video background.
4. You can set it to allow users to blur their background, choose from default backgrounds, or upload custom images.

If you want to restrict users to only use backgrounds you upload, you can configure a preset background policy in the Customization policies section.

Additionally, users can manage their uploaded backgrounds by navigating to the following file path on their computer: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Packages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Microsoft\MSTeams\Backgrounds\Uploads.

This allows you to set up and customize your camera background for selected video calls effectively.

**Hello **Stuart Gardner,

You can easily personalize your video calls in Microsoft Teams by changing or adding a custom background. The option is available both before you join a meeting and while you’re already in one.

Before joining: On the pre‑join screen, turn on your camera, select Video effects → Background filters, and either choose from the built‑in images or upload your own.

During a meeting: Click More (⋯) on the toolbar, select Background effects, and pick blur, a default image, or add a custom picture.

For best results, use JPG, PNG, or BMP files, make sure your face is well lit, and sit centered in the frame. If your organization uses Teams Premium, you can even apply branded logos or corporate images as backgrounds.

This way, your calls look professional while keeping your surroundings private.

If this guidance proves helpful, feel free to click “Accept Answer” so we know we’re heading in the right direction 😊. And of course, I’m here if you need further clarification or support.

Domic Vo.