Questions
- 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?
Environment
This guide is useful for setting up a new team in Microsoft Teams for department or project collaboration and file storage.
Resolution
1. Open Microsoft Teams
- Launch Teams: Open the Microsoft Teams app on your computer or go to the Teams website in your browser.
- Sign In: Use your work or school account to sign in.
2. Start Creating Your Team
- Create a Team: On the left sidebar, click on Teams. Then, at the top of the Teams list, click on the + to Create or join a team. (You may need to click All Teams in order to see this option)
- Select Create Team: Click on Create team to start the process.
3. Choose a Team Type
- Use a Template: Select a template that best fits your needs (e.g., Staff) and then click Use this template.
- Private or Public: Decide if you want your team to be private (only invited members can join) or public (anyone in your organization can join).
4. Name Your Team and Add a Description
- Team Name: Enter a name for your team that clearly describes its purpose.
- Description: Add a brief description to help others understand what the team is for.
5. Add Members
- Invite People: Start typing the names or email addresses of the people you want to add to your team. You can add them now or later.
- Assign Roles: You can assign roles such as owner or member to control what each person can do within the team.
The Team is now created and available to use and customize.
6. Set Up Channels
- Create Channels: Channels are like sub-teams within your main team, organized by topic, project, or department. Create channels to keep conversations and files organized.
- Default Channel: Every team starts with a General channel. You can add more channels as needed by clicking the three dots next to your Team name.
7. Customize Your Team
- Team Settings: Click on the three dots next to your team name and select Manage team to customize settings, add apps, and set permissions.
- Team Picture: Add a team picture to make it easily recognizable.
For more details about creating and managing Teams, please refer to: Create a team from scratch in Microsoft Teams
If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk