Dialog: Add People
How to Open
- In Chat (group chat): Open room → ⋯ (top right) → Manage members (opens Room Settings, Members tab) or Add people (quick action)
- Room Info: Open room drawer → "Add people"
- Room Settings: Members tab → Add people button (not "Add to channel")
- Teams/Spaces (Matrix): Team context menu in sidebar → "Add member" (invite to space)
- Microsoft Teams Channels: Channel or team ⋯ → Manage team members
Features
The dialog lets you search for and invite people to a Matrix room or space.
Search (People Picker)
- Matrix users: Search by name, email, or Matrix ID (e.g.
@user:domain.com) - Microsoft Entra users: With a connected Microsoft account, also search the Microsoft 365 directory
- Results show a badge (Matrix / MS) to indicate the source
Invitation Flow
| Selected User | Action |
|---|---|
| Matrix user | Direct invitation to room/space |
| MS Entra user (no Matrix) | Dialog "Invite via Email or Teams" opens |
Inviting External MS Users
When you select Microsoft Entra users who do not yet have a Matrix account, a second dialog appears with two options:
- Send via Email: Sends an email with sign-up link and room link (matrix.to)
- Send via Teams: Opens or creates a 1:1 MS Teams chat and sends the invitation there
The invitation includes:
- Link to sign up for Sparks
- Direct link to the room (matrix.to)
Requirement: Microsoft account connected in Settings → Provider Accounts.