Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams


Microsoft Teams is available for all campus users eligible for Office 365 and can be used for phone calls, messaging file storage, and video meetings. Teams is also a hub for integrating with other applications.


Log in

Microsoft Teams has been enabled for anyone eligible for Office 365, including all active University faculty, staff, and students. Download the app or log in on a web browser.

Read self-help guide

Read this Answers KnowledgeBase article to learn how to setup and use this service.

Additional Teams features and resources

What is Teams

Read this article to learn what you need to know to start using Microsoft Teams.

Video conferencing

Add video conferencing to your calls and meetings to be more engaging.

Add guests

Add guests to your Team to collaborate with people outside the university.

Create a team

Get familiar with different options to put your team together.

Cloud storage

Add U of I Box to Microsoft Teams to access your files through one application.

FERPA compliance

Learn about how we make Teams FERPA compliant to protect student educational data.

Who can use Teams

Understand who at the university has access to Teams.

Phone buying guide

View the Teams-certified devices, or use the desktop app.


Training opportunities

Use LinkedIn Learning to learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Teams.

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