Install the MS Teams Desktop Application
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How to open MS Teams and install the desktop app
- Login to your MS365 on Office.com. It is recommended to use Chrome or Edge.
- Click on the MS Teams App icon.
- Teams will open in a new browser tab.
- You can continue with MS Teams in the browser tab or download the MS Teams Desktop App.
- Download the desktop app from your profile icon. You will see an.exe file download in the left-hand corner of your browser.
- Install the app, by clicking on the .exe file once the download has completed.
- Sign in with your student email and student credentials when prompted to complete the installation.
Note: If you are accessing Teams on a smartphone or tablet, download the app from the Play or App Store. The Safari browser may cause login issues on Teams. Use Chrome as an alternative.
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NOTE:
If you are working from a staff computer or have signed into your browser with your personal account and/or already have MS Teams installed but signed in with a non-DMU account, you will need to use a different browser mode to access MS365 and MS Teams as a student.
Please see these guides on how to access MS365 and MS Teams via the Incognito (Chrome) or InPrivate (Edge) browser modes.