Key features
- Chat: public and private conversations with individuals or groups. You can add emojis, stickers, and other reactions to messages.
- Meetings from anywhere: you can schedule a meeting in Outlook or start one directly from a group chat. Participants can join from different locations.
- A productivity hub: Teams connects Microsoft 365 apps such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Planner, OneNote, and SharePoint. This lets you collaborate on documents without constantly switching between apps.
Who can use Teams?
Microsoft Teams is available to all lecturers, employees and students of Alma Mater. You can use it to chat, join teams and collaborate on your work.
Important: In messages and meetings, do not disclose personal data in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other data protection rules.
Downloading and installing the app
You can use Teams as a desktop app, as a mobile app, or in a web browser.
- Windows: install the Microsoft Teams desktop app.
- Mac: install the macOS app.
- Mobile devices: install the iOS or Android app.
- Chromebook: you can use the web version of Teams.
We recommend the desktop app, because it is usually more stable and offers all features. You can download it from Microsoft’s Teams download page. The web version is available at teams.microsoft.com.
Signing in to Microsoft Teams
Starting the app
- On Windows, click Start and select Microsoft Teams.
- On macOS, open the Applications folder and click Microsoft Teams.
- On a phone or tablet, tap the Teams icon.
Note: The appearance of individual buttons may differ slightly depending on the version of the Teams app and the device you use.
- Select Sign in.
- Enter your Alma Mater account (Microsoft 365) and password.
- If you are asked to choose an organisation or an account, select Work or school account.
- If required, confirm the sign-in with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Recommendation: Use your Alma Mater account, not a personal Microsoft account. Before a meeting, check that you are signed in to the correct organisation.
Quick start guide
After you sign in, the Teams window opens with your chats, files, meetings and apps in one place. The image below shows the main icons and fields.
