FAQs
Can I invite external users to my team?
- Yes, you can add external users as guests to a team.
- Guests can be added with any email (e.g. @uwaterloo.ca, @gmail.com, etc.)
- Once added to the team, guests who are already using Teams with another institution can access the separate Teams tenant by doing one of the following:
- Have one tenant open in the Teams desktop application and another open in a browser window (https://teams.microsoft.com/)
- Switch tenants using the drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the Teams desktop application
Can I use apps, bots, and/or other connectors?
- A number of apps and connectors are currently supported in Microsoft Teams.
- For a brief overview and common connectors, please see Microsoft's page.
How many people can join a Teams meeting?
- Up to 300 people can join a Teams meeting.
- Visit Microsoft's website for more Teams limits and specifications.
Where can I learn more?
- Microsoft has an extensive support section on their website that should answer most questions.
- There are also training videos that provide an overview of basic functions within Teams.
- If you are looking for a more hands-on experience, there is a live demo, which walks you through the Teams interface.
Register for the IT Professional Development (ITPD) course to learn more about Teams.
Guides
General
Is Teams available on mobile devices?
Communication
How do I edit or delete messages?
How do I start a private chat with someone?
How do I start audio and video calls?