Important note: to create a new team in Microsoft Teams, your Microsoft account needs to be a part of an organization. You also need the permission of that organization to create a new team in the platform.

Create a Team in Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web App

The app is available on macOS, Windows, and Linux, and you can download it from the official page. If you need guidance to install Microsoft Teams on Linux, we have a dedicated article on the matter. You can also access Microsoft Teams using your web browser in any operating systems mentioned above. The steps for creating a new team are the same in the web and desktop clients: Tip: start using keyboard shortcuts to increase productivity when using Microsoft Teams.

Create a Team in Microsoft Team Mobile App

Do you tend to use Microsoft Teams quite often on your iOS or Android phone? You can create a new team in the mobile app by following the steps below: Good to know: want to make your emails fun? Here’s how you can use emoji in Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Image credit: Pixabay. All screenshots by Natalie dela Vega.