Setting up your Microsoft Teams Account

Setting up your Microsoft Teams Account

The June PLC Meeting will be held virtually, via Microsoft Teams. If you haven’t already done so, please register for the PLC meeting.

Setting up your account:

  1. IT has installed Microsoft Teams to all staff computers. You can check to see if it is installed by searching for Teams in the search bar on the lower left-hand side of your computer. If you can’t find it, please contact helpdesk@prl.ab.ca.
  2. Launch Microsoft Teams and sign in using your PRL email account. Enter your full email address and click sign in. It will then prompt for your email password.
  3. If prompted, uncheck the box that says “allow my organization to manage my device”. Then click Yes. Set-up will take place.
  4. The “You’re all set!” page will display. Click done on the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
  5. Teams will open. It may take a moment to load.
  6. You now have access to Microsoft Teams! Take some time to familiarize yourself with Teams. On the left-hand side, you will see different tabs including Activity, Chat, Teams, Assignments, Calendar, Calls, and Files. Here is a link to some short tutorial videos on Teams.

Joining a scheduled meeting:

  1. On the day of the scheduled meeting, refer to the calendar invitation sent to you. You can access the meeting by selecting the “Join Microsoft Teams Meeting” link that you received in the email or calendar invite.

Note: Microsoft Teams is available on mobile devices and can be downloaded for free from the app store.

Requirements: Reliable internet connection and a device with microphone and camera access such as a laptop, phone, or tablet.

Have questions or need assistance? Please email helpdesk@prl.ab.ca