Adding Members to Teams

Introduction

This guide provides instructions on how to add new members to a Microsoft Teams chat.

Steps to Add Members

1. Open Microsoft Teams:

   • Launch the Microsoft Teams application on your device.

2. Navigate to the Desired Team:

   • In the left pane, locate and hover over the name of the team to which you want to add a member.

3. Access the Team Options:

   • Click on the three dots (...) that appear next to the team name.

4. Select "Add Member":

   • From the dropdown menu, choose "Add member".

5. Enter the Member's Email Address:

   • In the prompt that appears, type the email address of the individual you wish to add.

6. Confirm Addition:

   • Click "Add" to include the new member in the team.

The new member will receive an email notification informing them that they have been added to the team.

FAQs

1. What happens if I add a member who doesn’t have a Microsoft Teams account?

• If the member doesn’t already have a Teams account, they will receive an email invitation to join Teams and access the team.

2. Can I add members outside of my organization?

• Yes, you can add external members by entering their email address, but your organization must enable guest access in Teams.

3. What permissions do new members have by default?

• New members inherit the default permissions for the team, such as the ability to post messages and access shared files. These permissions can be adjusted by the team owner.