bug reportProductivity · Collaboration & MessagingsituationalSAASB2BOnboarding

Microsoft Teams account creation blocked by pre-existing ghost account on email address

New users attempting to create a Teams account find their email already associated with an unrecognized account, blocking sign-up. Microsoft controls the fix; no independent market opportunity.

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