Overview

The first step to using Teams is to log into Teams.

• You can log into Microsoft.com and use the web version or you can use the Teams App installed on your computer.
• The Teams apps makes navigating and using Teams easier, as well as making and taking calls (employees).

To launch Teams

Option 1: From a desktop application

On a Normandale device, Teams typically auto-launches, so you may be able to skip this step.

1. In Windows, click Start > Microsoft Teams.
2. On Mac, go to the Applications folder and click Microsoft Teams.

Option 2: From a browser

1. Navigate to https://teams.microsoft.com/
2. Select "Use the web app instead"

Option 3: From a mobile device

1. On a mobile device, install the "Teams" app
2. 

To Sign in to Teams

1. Sign in with your Microsoft 365 username and password.
   1. Username: 
      1. StarID@minnstate.edu (faculty/staff)
      2. StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students)
   2. Password: Your StarID Password