How to join an MS Teams Meeting
If you have MS Teams installed on your device, then joining the meeting is as simple as just clicking the ‘Join Microsoft Teams Meeting’ link.
However, if you do not have MS Teams installed then you have two options in order to join the meeting:
- Use Google Chrome Web browser: Copy and paste the meeting link into Google Chrome web browser. See option 1 instructions below.
- Download and install the MS Teams app to your device and join as a guest. See Option 2 instructions below.
Option 1 – Use Google Chrome Browser
- Ensure that Chrome is installed on your device. If it is not, it can be downloaded and installed for free from https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/ .
- Go to your ‘Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Link’:
For PC Users
- Right mouse click the link and select ‘Copy link location’.
- Open Google Chrome and right mouse click the URL address bar (see below) and select paste.
For Mac OS X Users
- Hover over the link and control-click on it. Select ‘Open With …’ and Google Chrome.
For Tablet / Mobile User
- Press and hold the link for 3 seconds. An option to ‘Copy’ or ‘Copy link’ will appear above the link.
- Open up your Google Chrome app and press and hold in the URL address bar area (See Below). Select Paste.
- Type in your name.
- Choose the audio and video settings you want.
- Select Join now.
- Depending on meeting settings, you will either join the meeting directly, or go to a lobby where someone in the meeting can admit you.
Option 2 – Download and install the Microsoft Teams App to your device
- Install the application:
- For PC and Apple OS X users, go to the URL below and select ‘Download for desktop’ https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app
- For Andoid (mobile devices and tablets) users, go to the ‘Play Store’ on your device and search ‘MS Teams’. Press install.
- For Apple iOS (mobile devices and tablet) users, go to the Apple app store and search ‘MS Teams’. Press install.Please Note: On installation it is likely you will be asked to give permission for the app to use your microphone and camera. You must give this permission for the app to work.There is also no need to create an account to use the MS Teams app to join meetings you have been invited to. It can be used as a ‘guest’.
- Once the MS Teams app is installed on your device, go to your ‘Join Microsoft Teams Meeting’ link (in email or calendar) and click it.Depending on your device, you will generally be asked what to do with the link – one of the options given will be on the lines of ‘Open with Microsoft Teams App’. Select that option.
- The app will open and give you the option to Join as a guest or Sign in and join. Choose Join as a guest. Enter your name when asked.
- Depending on meeting settings, you will either join the meeting directly, or go to a lobby where someone in the meeting can admit you.