Quick Tip with Zach Peterson

Teams Tip: Using Team Codes

There might come a time where you want to create a new team in Microsoft Teams and want folks to join the team in a live environment like a conference or large meeting. Team codes make this easy! Let’s check it out.Click the more options icon (the ellipsis) to the right of the name of your team, then click Manage team. Then click the Settings tab.

The settings tab in Microsoft Teams.Within the settings, look for the Team code section, and expand it.

The team code option in Microsoft Teams.

You will be provided with a randomly generated code you can share with your group. They will then click the Plus icon in the top of their teams list, click Join team, then enter the code in the Join a team with a code dialog. Once they click Add team, they’re in!

The join team dialog in Microsoft Teams.

You also have the option of showing your team code in full screen mode, which comes in handy during large gatherings!

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Zach Peterson

Zach is a Senior IT Training & Communications Consultant with OIT. Zach began his SMU career at the IT Help Desk in 2012 and joined the Training & Communications Team in 2015. He is a 2011 graduate from the University of North Texas and obtained a Master of Liberal Studies degree from SMU in 2018. He enjoys reading and collecting vintage and antique radio sets. He grew up in Valley View, Texas near Denton.