How to Install the Teams App on a Mobile Device

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Whether you need to use the Microsoft Teams mobile app for work, school, or personal chatting, it's super easy to install. Once you download the mobile application from the App Store or Play Store, you'll just need to launch the app and sign in with your Microsoft account to access the same familiar interface, calendar, meetings, and contacts you're used to on your computer. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to install the Teams app on your phone. We'll also show you how to log in to Teams on your phone and use the best features of the app.

Get the Microsoft Teams Mobile App on Your Phone

To install the Teams app, open the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone) and search for "Microsoft Teams". Tap "Microsoft Teams" in the search results, then tap "Get" or "Install" to install it. Once installed, tap "Open" to launch the app, then log in with your Microsoft, work, or school account.

Section 1 of 4:

Installing Teams on Android

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  1. Step 1 Open the Play Store app on your Android.
    Teams is available on Android phones and tablets, and is compatible with the last 4 major versions.[1]
  2. Step 2 Search for microsoft teams using the search bar.
    Tap the search bar, then type microsoft teams to search. Tap Go or Enter to start the search.[2]
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  3. Step 3 Select Microsoft Teams from the search results.
    It should appear at the top of the list, and you should see "Microsoft Corporation" as the app publisher. If you see a different developer name, you're looking at the wrong app.
    • The Teams icon looks like a purple-and-white "T" in front of two overlapping people.[3]
  4. Step 4 Tap the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions.
    If you're prompted to grant permissions or verify your selection, follow the prompts to do so. Teams will then download and install on your mobile device.
    • Once Teams is installed, the "Install" button will change to "Open."
    • You can launch Teams by tapping the Open button or by returning to your app list and tapping the Teams icon.
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Installing Teams on iPhone & iPad

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  1. Step 1 Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
    You'll find the App Store icon, which is blue and looks like a picnic bench made of popsicle sticks, on your home screen or in your app library.
    • New to installing apps? Check out our guide to installing iOS apps!
    • You can install the Teams app on any iPhone or iPad as long as it's running one of the 2 most recent versions of iOS.[4]
  2. Step 2 Tap the Search icon.
    It's the magnifying glass at the bottom-right corner of the App Store.
  3. Step 3 Search for microsoft teams using the search bar.
    Tap the search bar at the bottom (it may say "Games, Apps, and More") and type microsoft teams. Then, tap the blue magnifying glass on your keyboard to search.
  4. Step 4 Tap Microsoft Teams in the search results.
    The icon you're looking for is a two-headed purple person on a white background. Tapping the icon opens the Microsoft Teams download page.
  5. Step 5 Tap Get on the download page.
    You should see this button at the top of the page if you've never installed the Teams app. This should start the download.
    • If you have installed the Teams app before, you'll see an icon of a cloud with an arrow instead. Tap that icon to install the Teams mobile app on your phone.
    • Once the download is complete, the "Get" button (or the cloud icon) will change to "Open."
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Signing in to Teams

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  1. Step 1 Open the Microsoft Teams app.
    If you're still in the Play Store or App Store, you can tap Open to launch the Teams mobile app. Alternatively, you can tap the Teams icon on your home screen or in your app list.
    • On Android, the Teams icon is a purple-and-white "T" in front of two overlapping people.
    • On iPhone and iPad, the Teams icon looks more like a two-headed purple person on a white background.
  2. Step 2 Enter your details to sign in to Teams.
    Type the email address or phone number associated with your Microsoft account (or your work or school account, if signing in for work or school), then tap Next. When prompted, enter your password to log in to Microsoft Teams on your phone.
    • Tip: If you were given a meeting ID, tap the Join a meeting button at the bottom instead, enter the meeting ID, and then tap Join meeting.
  3. Step 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to Teams.
    The options will vary, but you'll usually have to tap an option like Get Started and/or accept the terms of using the app. You may also have to grant the app permission to access your mobile device.
    • You may be prompted to sync your phone contacts to Teams. You can do this if you'd like, but it's not required.[5]
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Using the Teams Mobile App

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  1. Step 1 Join a meeting.
    Once you're signed in to Teams, you can join Teams meetings easily:[6]
    • If you received a meeting link via text, email, or other method, tap the link to access the meeting in Teams.
    • If the meeting appears in your Outlook calendar:
      • In the personal version of Teams, tap the Meet tab, tap Scheduled, and select the meeting you want to join.
      • If you're using a work or school version of Teams, you can find your meetings on the Calendar tab.
    • If you have a meeting ID, tap the Meet tab, select Join with ID, and enter the meeting ID and passcode.
      • If you don't see this option, tap the Calendar tab, then tap + > Join with meeting ID.
  2. Step 2 Schedule a meeting.
    To schedule a meeting in the Teams mobile application:[7]
    • Work or school accounts
      • Tap the Calendar tab.
      • Tap New Event +.
      • Enter the meeting details and add participants.
      • To make it a channel meeting, tap Share to a channel and select a channel.
      • Tap Done.
    • Personal accounts
      • Tap the Meet tab.
      • Tap Schedule.
      • Enter the meeting details and add participants.
      • Tap Done to create the meeting.
  3. Step 3 Create an instant meeting.
    To start a Teams meeting right now from a chat or channel, just tap Meet Now at the top. Once you join the meeting, you'll see the option to share the link with others.[8]
  4. Step 4 Learn more about Microsoft Teams.
    You can do pretty much everything that you’d do using the Teams desktop app, depending on what you’re using Teams for. To learn more about using the Teams mobile app, check out these helpful wikiHow guides:
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/system-requirements-for-microsoft-teams-free-dae0234b-839c-4f85-ae75-d14ad2baa978
  2. ↑ https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/113409?hl=en
  3. ↑ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.teams&hl=en_US
  4. ↑ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-client-system-requirements#hardware-requirements-for-teams-on-mobile-devices
  5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sync-your-contacts-in-microsoft-teams-free-313a0ecd-6d3d-4645-9db2-92762be9618a#id0efd=mobile
  6. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/join-a-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-1613bb53-f3fa-431e-85a9-d6a91e3468c9#id0ebf=mobile
  7. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/schedule-a-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-943507a9-8583-4c58-b5d2-8ec8265e04e5#id0ebf=mobile
  8. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/start-an-instant-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-ff95e53f-8231-4739-87fa-00b9723f4ef5

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