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Create Microsoft Team

Overview

Microsoft Teams lets you work with classmates, teachers, or coworkers in one place. You can chat, share files, and hold meetings. Creating a new team is simple and helps you stay organized for school or work projects.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to create a new Microsoft Team using the desktop or web version of Microsoft Teams.

Open Microsoft Teams

Start by accessing Microsoft Teams through your MCC account.

  1. Go to https://teams.microsoft.com or open the Teams desktop app.
  2. Sign in using your MCC email and password.
  3. Wait for the Teams dashboard to fully load.

Create a New Team

Now you can start building your new team space.

  1. Click on the "Teams" icon from the left-side menu.
  2. Click the "Join or create a team" button at the bottom of the Teams panel.
  3. Select "Create team," then choose "From scratch" or "From a group or team."
  4. Pick a team type: "Class," "Professional Learning Community (PLC)," "Staff," or "Other."
  5. Enter a team name and optional description.
  6. Choose privacy settings: "Private" (invite-only) or "Public" (anyone at MCC can join).
  7. Click "Create." Once the team is created, add members by typing their names or emails.

Additional Details

  • Only MCC students, faculty, and staff can be added to Teams using MCC credentials.
  • Teams can include channels for different topics or assignments.
  • Each team includes a shared calendar, file storage, and chat.

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