The following is a brief overview of what experience you can expect to see when receiving an MS Teams meeting invite.
UCAR does not provide MS accounts for the purposes of using MS Teams, and it is recommended that you join as a guest if invited to a Teams meeting
Joining a Meeting via Web Browser
Important Note
Please be aware, the experience may differ depending on the internet browser you are using.
It is recommended to enter the meeting 10 minutes early to ensure the system is functioning properly
Also please note, that while the screen shots used are from the Mac experience, the Windows experience should be similar.
Open the meeting invite and select the link next to Join or Click here to join the meeting.
When prompted, select Continue on this browser or Join on the Teams app. (You don't need to install the Teams app to join the meeting.)
You may be prompted to give Teams access to your mic and camera. Select Allow, you can always turn off your mic and camera once you join the meeting.
Select Join now.
- In meetings where admin settings prevent unverified people from joining, you will be prompted to enter your email address. Enter your UCAR email address and select Next.
- Select Send code and enter the one-time passcode sent to your email.
- Once verified, select Join now.
You should now be in the meeting lobby. Someone in the meeting will need to admit you.
- If no one admits you within 30 minutes, you will be removed from the lobby and will need to try rejoining.