 Microsoft Teams

This guide outlines key recommendations, restrictions, and limitations for using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive effectively.

New to Microsoft Teams? This quick guide covers the basics—what it is, who can use it, and key features like chat, meetings, and file sharing. Training videos are linked throughout so you can learn as you go and get the most out of Teams.

This guide is for departments transitioning files from the department drive on Microwave (J:) to Microsoft Teams with SharePoint files. The Bowdoin Service Desk will support your team in setting up a Microsoft Team and migrating organized files from microwave to the Files tab in the department Team's channels.  As part of this process, staff from the College Archives' Records Management Program will help with evaluating older files for transfer to the Archives or deletion.

Managing files effectively in Microsoft 365 involves understanding how SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive work together. Each platform plays a role in storing, accessing, and sharing files—whether you're working solo or collaborating with a team.

Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool, but it helps to understand how files are stored and how permissions work across teams and channels. This guide explains how Microsoft Teams organizes files, manages access, and links with SharePoint behind the scenes.

This article is for individuals using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint through Microsoft 365 on desktop, browser, or mobile. It is especially helpful for users who are new to working with shared files in Teams and want to understand how to store, access, collaborate on, and manage documents.

How do I create a new team in Microsoft Teams?
What do I need to set up a team?
How can I invite people to join my team?

This guide explains how to sync Microsoft Teams files to your laptop for offline access, manage them directly in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (MacOS), and move files from local drives or network file shares into Teams channels.

This article explains what archiving means in Microsoft Teams, how to archive and restore Teams, and tips for managing files and folders in SharePoint. Ideal for team owners and users who want to keep data safe while keeping their workspace organized.

This article covers how to add apps to a channel and how to request approval if an app is restricted.

This knowledge base article provides instructions on how to record a meeting in a classroom setting using Microsoft Teams, where a PTZ camera is connected to an instructor's computer. It covers signing into Teams with a Bowdoin account and outlines the necessary steps in straightforward terms, ensuring ease of understanding for users.

Create ad-hoc and formal online meetings with Microsoft Teams

This guide applies to Microsoft Teams users on the desktop or web app. It explains how to obtain direct links to folders within Teams channels  and how to locate key identifiers like siteUrl, groupId, channelId, and channelName. These are useful for automation, integrations, sharing, or troubleshooting tasks.

How to install Teams on a personal computer (non-Bowdoin computer)

How to assign different roles for meeting attendees

If you are still having issues with Teams video or audio after verifying that the camera and microphone please call the IT Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.

Instructions on how to install Microsoft Teams on personal and Bowdoin-issued computers.