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How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting

Microsoft Teams meetings can be joined in several ways depending on whether you received an invitation or were asked to join a meeting using a link. The steps below will help you connect quickly and successfully.

Option 1: Join a Meeting You Were Invited To

From Outlook or Email

  1. Open the meeting invitation in Outlook or your email.
  2. Select 'Join the meeting now' or 'Click here to join the meeting'.
  3. Teams will open automatically. If Teams is not installed, you can choose:
    • Continue in this browser
    • Download the Teams app
  4. If you had to download the Teams app, make sure to install it and circle back to #2.
  5. Choose your microphone and camera settings.
  6. Select Join now.

From Your Teams Calendar

  1. Open Microsoft Teams.
  2. Select Calendar from the left navigation menu.
  3. Locate the scheduled meeting.
  4. Select Join.
  5. Adjust your audio and video settings.
  6. Select Join now.

If someone sends you a Teams meeting link through email, chat, Canvas, or another application:

  1. Click the Teams meeting link.
  2. Choose one of the following:
    • Open Microsoft Teams
    • Continue in this browser
  3. Sign in to Teams with your UFnet account.
  4. Turn your camera and microphone on or off as desired.
  5. Select Join now.

Note:

If the meeting organizer has enabled a lobby, you may see a message that says "Waiting for someone to let you in." The organizer will admit you when they are ready.

Joining from a Mobile Device

  1. Install the Microsoft Teams app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Open the meeting invitation or meeting link.
  3. Teams will launch automatically.
  4. Sign in if prompted.
  5. Select Join.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Make sure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Close other applications that may be using your camera or microphone.
  • If the Teams application does not open, try joining through your web browser.
  • Verify that your audio device and microphone are selected correctly before joining.
  • If you cannot enter the meeting, contact the meeting organizer to confirm you have permission to join.


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