The first step to using Teams is to log into Teams. You can log into Office.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