Introduction

Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration software platform that includes persistent chat, audio and/or video calls, along with group chat and private chat functionality.

Below, you will find links to download and install & setup the software for Microsoft Teams.

 

Download & Install Microsoft Teams

 

1. Follow the link below to download Microsoft Teams for Windows.  If you are using a Mac, you can still use the following link.  The browser will detect what OS you are using, and download the correct installer. Scroll down a tiny bit, and you will see the download button, as shown.

Download MS Teams

 

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2.  The download will start shortly.  Once the download is done, by default you can find the installer in your Downloads folder.

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3. Double-click the installer file.  This will start the installation process on your computer.  Depending on the speed of your computer, this installation takes just a few seconds.  Once the installation is finished, the program will automatically start.

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NOTE: By default, you can find a shortcut to Microsoft Teams on your desktop, and is also available in the Start menu at the bottom left. Simply start typing the word 'Teams' to quickly find it.

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Using Microsoft Teams

 

1. Once Microsoft Teams has started, you will need to enter your Sheridan email address, then click 'Sign in', as shown.

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2. You will now be redirected to Sheridan's Single Sign-On (SSO). Please enter your Sheridan 'username' and 'password'.  Then click 'Login'.  This process only happens once.

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3. Microsoft Teams will now start.  Any channels you are subscribed/invited to, will show up in the Teams App Sidebar section. See below for a picture of the User Interface and most frequently used features. ms-teams-user-interface-arrows-sized.png

 

 

Helpful Links

Some informative resources to assist you, can be found here:

Microsoft Teams Video Training

 

 

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Support

If you have any questions on the above, please contact us at game.support@sheridancollege.ca