Microsoft Teams is very commonly used for communication between colleagues. If you are “invited” to a meeting and don’t know how to join it, follow the guide below. In fact, there are several ways to join a Microsoft Teams meeting.
You can easily join a meeting from a desktop, web, and mobile device.
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How to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting on desktop or web?
The Microsoft Teams desktop app and web application are identical when it comes to joining a meeting, so you can use the options below regardless of which platform you choose.
Join from Chat or Channel
You can join a meeting (even if it's already started) from the Teams “ Chat” section. If the meeting is taking place in a Channel , you have the option to join from there as well.
Click on “Chat” on the left side of the app and select the meeting. You will then see the “Join” option at the top.
If the meeting is in a Channel, simply select “Teams”, visit the channel and you will see the same option. Click “Join”.
Participation via Calendar
Another way to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams is from the “Calendar” section in Teams.
Click on “Calendar” on the left side. You will see the meeting on the correct date and time in the calendar. Select the meeting and click on “Join”.
Participation via link
In many cases, the person who organizes the meeting sends a link to the people who will attend. Through this link, you can easily join the online meeting at the appropriate time.
Click the link and the Microsoft Teams app will open on your device. If you have not installed the app, you will be directed to the web where you can join the meeting (only Edge and Chrome) or download the app.
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Join from Notification
If you have Teams notifications enabled on your computer and see a notification that a meeting is ready to start, click it. The appearance of notifications differs on Windows and Mac. On Windows, when you select the notification, it opens the calendar and shows the meeting. Click the link to open Teams and join the meeting.
How to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting on a mobile device?
You can easily join a meeting in Microsoft Teams even if you're using an iPhone, iPad , or Android device.
Join from Chat or Channel
You can join from the Chat section or from a Channel, if the meeting is taking place there.
Select “Chat”, select the meeting and click “Join” at the top. For a channel, select “Teams”, select the channel and click “Join”.
Join from Calendar
The Teams mobile app also has a Calendar , just like the desktop and web versions. Tap “More” in the bottom right and select “Calendar.” You’ll see the meeting at the scheduled date and time. Tap “Join.”
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Participation via link
If you received a link from the meeting organizer, you can use it. Tap the link and the Teams app will open. Tap “Join Now” and you’re good to go.
Join from Notification
When you enable notifications for meetings in Microsoft Teams, you can not only receive a reminder of the meeting but also click the notification to join the meeting.
Other ways to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams
If you do not have the Microsoft Teams app or are traveling during the meeting, there are some other ways that allow you to watch the meeting.
If the organizer has set a call-in number, you can join the meeting by phone. Check the invitation on your computer or in the Teams mobile app to see if a number is included.
Plus, if you're on the road and have Apple CarPlay, you can join in as you drive.
Source: How-to-geek
