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Note: For detailed information on the different Team types, visit this Microsoft Teams Help Center article.
If you're an Office a Microsoft 365 Group owner, you'll see the option to Create a Team From an existing Office Microsoft 365 Group. Teams created from existing Groups will include the same members and will be linked to that Group's SharePoint site.
If you're not a Group owner or need to create a new Team, enter the Team's name and a brief description and click Next. A new Office Microsoft 365 Group will automatically be created for the new Team.
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View Microsoft's instructions for scheduling a meeting in Teams or joining a meeting in Teams.
How long do recordings live in Teams?
The default duration for a recording is 120 days. Recordings live in Microsoft Stream, and the owner can click the recording in the chat to edit settings and add a title, description, or chapter markers.
Can I attach a Team to an existing
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Microsoft 365 Group?
Yes. Group owners can choose to create their Team from an existing Group. Click Create Team then Create a Team from an existing Office Microsoft 365 Group. You'll see a list of Groups you own. Select the Group you want to use to create your Team and click Choose team. The Team will include the same members from the Group and will be linked to that Group's SharePoint site.
Does Teams integrate with SharePoint?
Each Team is linked to an Office a Microsoft 365 Group. Groups include a SharePoint site, so files shared within Teams can be viewed in that Group's SharePoint site.
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Guests can also switch between their Microsoft Office 365 tenants to use different instances of Teams. For example, HSC guests may need to switch between their HSC instance of Teams to access the WVU instance of Teams where they were added as a guest. To switch instances, click your profile photo in Teams then select the organization from the list of tenants you have access to.
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Microsoft Teams live events are an extension of Teams meetings that enable you to schedule and produce events that stream to large online audiences. Visit Microsoft's Get started with Microsoft Teams live events page to learn about the types of events you can create, who you can invite, and how to manage the event.
What is the difference between a meeting and webinar?
The kind of meeting you create depends on the size of your audience and your other needs. Review this article for more guidance.
Why can't I see the
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Microsoft 365 Group that was created with my Team?
The Group visibility is hidden by default. If you'd like to use the Outlook features of the Group, submit a WVU IT request to change your group visibility.
Does the “away” message I create in Teams link to Outlook, and vice versa? What about other Microsoft products?
Yes. Your status is shared across Microsoft 365 products. For example, if you set an Out of Office message or Busy status in Teams, it will appear the same in Outlook.
How do I request help with Teams?
Search the Microsoft Teams help center for guides and solutions to common problems. If you need technical support, submit a WVU IT request for Office Microsoft 365 application assistance.
I’m an instructor. Can I use Teams to teach
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my class?
Because students are not automatically provisioned for Teams, it is not yet appropriate for teaching. However, student employees and graduate assistants with @mail accounts can easily collaborate in Teams. Learn more about requesting an employee account for students.
Can I store sensitive data in Teams?
No. Teams is for WVU employees only. If the information meets the University’s definition of Sensitive Data, it cannot be stored in Microsoft Teams. Review this article for handling Sensitive Data.
Also, people engaged in research activities should follow the guidance on Approved Technologies for Research.