How do I get started using Microsoft Teams?

In Microsoft Teams, teams are groups of people brought together for work, projects, or common interests. Here are instructions on how to create and join a team.

Sign in to Teams

  1. Start Teams
    • In Windows, click Start  > Microsoft Teams.
    • On Mac, go to the Applications folder and click Microsoft Teams.
    • On mobile, tap the Teams icon
  2. Select “Work or School Account”
  3. Enter your UIC email address

    Microsoft teams Login screen
     
  4. When prompted, enter your UIC password.
  5. Authenticate with Duo 2-Factor Authentication when prompted. Please visit How do I get started with Duo 2FA for more information about Duo.

Pick a team and channel

  1. Select Teams on the left side of the app and then pick a team.
  2. Select a channel and explore the Conversations, Files, and other tabs. The tabs at the top of each channel link to your favorite files, apps, and services.
Note: if you have a LinkedIn account using a non-UIC email address, please sign in with that first to access the videos.
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