How to Access Microsoft Teams

Teams is a Microsoft 365 application used for collaboration. WVU employees given a Microsoft 365 account can access Teams online through their Microsoft 365 account, download the Teams mobile app, or install the Teams desktop application.

Access Teams online

1. Go to office.com and click Sign in.

2. Enter your WVU email then click Next. You’ll be prompted to enter your WVU Login credentials and authenticate with Duo.

3. Click Applications Menu in the upper-left corner of the screen and choose Teams.

Access Teams on a personal computer or mobile device

Visit the Teams Download Page and select the appropriate download for your computer or mobile device. 

Install Teams on your work computer 

Windows PC:

1. Open the Software Center or Company Portal on your Windows PC. (Software Center is for computers in AD system. Company Portal is for computers in Azure AD system.)

2. In the Software Center, click Microsoft Teams.

3. Click Install.

4. Once Microsoft Teams completes its installation, it will be available to use in your Start Menu.

5. If you are prompted, sign into Microsoft Teams using your WVU email address and password.

Mac:

1. Open the Self Service application on your Mac and log in with your WVU Login credentials. For assistance, view How to Access Self Service on a Mac.

2. Once you are logged in, go to Productivity where you will find the Microsoft Teams application.

3. From here, click the Install button next to Microsoft Teams. Self-Service will install it onto your Mac.

4. Once Microsoft Teams is installed, it will be available in the Applications folder as well as in Launchpad. Open Microsoft Teams and sign in with your WVU email address and password.