An Approval Gate step can be added to pipeline in order to obtain approval by selected user before the continuation of steps can occur. In order for this step to function correctly, you must configure a Pipeline Notification using Teams Tool to the Approval Gate pipeline step. The Pipeline Notification will be sent to the configured Teams channel. This documentation outlines how to create an incoming webhook URL in Microsoft Teams, properly configure a Teams Tool, then configure an Approval Gate and Pipeline Notification.
Create an Incoming Webhook in Microsoft Teams Channel
Log into Microsoft Teams and navigate to Teams in the left hand navigation.
Select … from the bottom left navigation bar.
Search for Incoming Webhook and select Add to a team.
Select the channel in which you will receive the notifications.
Click Set up a connector.
Pprovide a name for your the Incoming Webhook and click Create.
Copy the URL below to save it to the clipboard, then select Save. You'll need this URL to configure the Teams tool. Click Done.
Teams Tool Configuration
Navigate to Tool Registry and select +New Tool.
Locate the Teams tool and click Select Tool.
Provide a Tool Name and click Create.
Navigate to the Connection tab of the newly created tool.
Paste the Microsoft Teams Webhook URL in the provided field.
Click Save.