Microsoft Teams - User's Guide: How can I create or join meetings?
This article provides guidance on creating and scheduling meetings with Microsoft Teams
Scheduling a meeting In A Channel:
- Click Teams in the left sidebar.
- Select the channel.
- Select New meeting at the top right (camera icon).
- Fill in the details (title, participants, date, time).
- For recurring meetings, click the drop-down next to Does not repeat and select the appropriate option. Fill in the information as desired.
- Click Send.
Schedule a Meeting in the Teams Calendar:
- Click Calendar in the left sidebar.
- Select New meeting at the top right.
- Select Schedule Meeting in the drop down menu.
- Fill in the details (title, participants, date, time).
- For recurring meetings, click the drop-down next to Does not repeat and select the appropriate option. Fill in the information as desired.
- Click Save.
Schedule a Meeting in Chat
- In a chat message bar, click the + button in the compose box
- Click Schedule meeting.
- Fill in the details (title, participants, date, time).
- For recurring meetings, click the drop-down next to Does not repeat and select the appropriate option. Fill in the information as desired.
- Click Send.
Schedule a Meeting in Microsoft Outlook
- In Outlook, choose Teams Meeting at the top ribbon or when creating an event.
- Fill in the details (title, participants, date, time).
- To copy the invitation link:
- The meeting link will appear as a URL. Select Copy to copy the URL.
- Paste the URL into an email or chat message.
Joining a meeting:
- From Calendar: Click the meeting and select Join.
- From Chat: Click the meeting notification and select Join.
- From an invite: Click the Join Microsoft Teams Meeting link.
Quick join options:
- Use the Join button next to a meeting in your Calendar.
- Click Join on a meeting reminder pop-up.
Tips:
- Use Meet now in a channel for immediate meetings.
- Adjust audio/video settings before joining.
- Use the lobby for meeting security.
- If you are not able to join via video, you can call-in.
For more details, see Microsoft's guides:
- Scheduling: Schedule a meeting in Microsoft Teams
- Joining: Join a meeting in Microsoft Teams