Microsoft Teams is a popular business communication application. Since the pandemic, it has been used for communication purposes by a variety of businesses and organizations. It even improves and eases the process of communication.
If you’ve been invited to a meeting but aren’t familiar with the app, you may be unsure how to attend when the time comes. There are several ways to participate in a Teams meeting. You can easily attend a meeting whether you’re using Microsoft Teams on your desktop, web, or mobile device. Below, we will discuss the steps on how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting via desktop PCs and mobile devices.
advertisement
How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting Using a PC
- To begin, select “Join Microsoft Teams Meeting” from the meeting invitation.
- That will take you to a web page with two options: Instead of downloading the Windows app, go to the website and join
- You can use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to connect to the website. If your browser asks if Teams can use your microphone and camera, say yes. Allow it so that you can be seen and heard in your meeting.
- When you’re ready, use the Join Now button.
- You will now be in the meeting lobby. That will alert the meeting organizer, and someone in the meeting will be able to admit you.
How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting Using a Mobile Device
- To begin, select “Join Microsoft Teams Meeting” from the meeting invitation.
- You’ll be directed to your app store to download the Teams mobile app if you don’t already have it.
- From the app store page, download and open the app. Teams will inquire if it is acceptable to use your microphone. Make sure to allow it so that others in the meeting can hear you.
- Following that, you’ll have two choices for entering your meeting: “Join as a Guest” or “Sign in and Join.” Select “Join as a guest.”
- Then tap “Join the meeting” and input your name.
- With that, you have now become a member of the meeting. During the meeting, you can decide to tap on the center of your screen where you will have access to toggle your video or microphone on or off depending on what you prefer.