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 If you have any questions, first ask yourself if you can find the answer yourself using the searchbar above.
 
 ???+ info "Join the Kubernetes & OpenShift Teams channel"  
-    You can self-register (needs to be approved by the team) to join our Teams community for Kubernetes and OpenShift:  
-    [Join the Teams channel](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3A5Zj28eyZ4rlR11d73eps1PcxvmN7MMpYsBEVRxwf7pg1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=1bb75ba7-76f7-4533-ae16-348a788ee8cd&tenantId=d72758a0-a446-4e0f-a0aa-4bf95a4a10e7)  
-    Learn, share knowledge, and help each other succeed. This channel is intended for knowledge sharing, discussion, and
+    You can request to join our Teams community for Kubernetes and OpenShift. Clicking the link sends a join request, which a team owner needs to approve before you get access:
+    [Request to join the Team](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3A5Zj28eyZ4rlR11d73eps1PcxvmN7MMpYsBEVRxwf7pg1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=1bb75ba7-76f7-4533-ae16-348a788ee8cd&tenantId=d72758a0-a446-4e0f-a0aa-4bf95a4a10e7)  
+    **Learn, share knowledge, and help each other succeed.** This channel is intended for knowledge sharing, discussion, and
     collaboration between people working with Kubernetes and OpenShift. Feel free to ask questions, share experiences, and
-    help each other out.
+    help each other out.  
     The Linux team monitors this channel, but we are not obligated to answer questions or provide support through Teams. If
-    you require assistance, investigation, or action from our team, please create a TOPdesk ticket.
+    you require assistance, investigation, or action from our team, please create a TOPdesk ticket.  
     Do not be afraid to ask questions, share ideas, or provide constructive feedback. The goal is to learn from each other
     and build a strong community.