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Instructions for adding Bowdoin Bot as an app in Microsoft Teams so you can ask it technology and Workday questions directly from within Teams. Applies to all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students with a Bowdoin Microsoft Teams account.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Microsoft Teams Calling at Bowdoin — devices, phone numbers, voicemail, headsets, shared lines, and more.

Overview of Teams Calling at Bowdoin — what it is, who has access, what devices are supported, and first steps for new users.

How to place and receive calls in Microsoft Teams using the desktop app, mobile app, or Teams desk phone — including how to dial extensions, external numbers, and international calls.

How to set your Teams availability status to Do Not Disturb so calls don't interrupt meetings or classes, and how Teams automatically updates your status based on your calendar.

Step-by-step guide for setting up a Poly Teams desk phone for the first time at Bowdoin — including physical connections, initial configuration, and signing in with your Microsoft 365 account.

How to forward your Teams calls to voicemail, another person, or a phone number, and how to set up simultaneous ring (Also Ring) so a second number rings at the same time as yours.

How to access, play, and delete voicemail messages in Microsoft Teams using the desktop app, mobile app, or Teams desk phone. Includes information about voicemail email delivery and transcription.

How to change the default calling app on a Mac from FaceTime to Microsoft Teams so that phone number links open in Teams instead of FaceTime.

Overview of the apps available on Bowdoin-issued iPads, including apps installed automatically during setup, apps available through the Self Service app, and guidance on installing personal apps. Applies to Bowdoin students and faculty with a college-issued iPad.

This article explains how to safely rename and move shared files in Microsoft OneDrive and Teams without breaking existing links or disrupting collaborators. It covers best practices for Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students to avoid common pitfalls when reorganizing shared content. Following these guidelines helps prevent broken links, lost access, and sync errors.

Step-by-step instructions for setting up and using a Meeting Owl conference camera with Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Covers unpacking, connecting the device, and configuring it as the audio/video source in both applications. For faculty and staff using a Meeting Owl in a meeting room.

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 guide applies to Microsoft Teams users on the desktop or web app. It explains how to obtain direct links to folders within Teams channels. These are useful for automation, integrations, sharing, or troubleshooting tasks.

This article explains how to manage notification settings in Microsoft Teams, including adjusting general preferences, controlling banner and sound alerts, and customizing notifications for chats, channels, and specific posts. It also describes how to mute individual conversations or channels and reduce unnecessary alerts to stay focused on important messages.