Steps to Manually Update or Modify a Teams App via the Manifest

To modify the Teams App after downloading the archive file from the Portal, you can use the following steps:

1. Unzip the Teams App archive file.

2. Open the file labeled "manifest.json" using a text editor.

3. Modify specific fields in the "manifest.json" file as needed. For example:

• • To change or update the icons or brand images, replace the relevant image file(s) in the archive file, and replace the values for the icon files listed under "outline", and "color". See bolded example values: "icons": {"outline":"content-000064.png", "color":"content-000063.png"} 
  • To modify the name of the App, update the names listed under "short", and "full" values. See bolded example values: "name": {"short":"Portal", "full":"Azurative Technology Client Portal"}
  • Update the version number by incrementing the version to 1.*.* in sequential order. See bolded example value: "version": "1.0.0",

4. Save the modified "manifest.json" file.

5. Rezip the manifest files (manifest.json file and two icon files) and using the new Teams App archive, you can update the app either via the Teams Admin Center or directly within Teams.