Summary
This article goes over how to create a new team on Microsoft Teams from an already existing team using various templates.
How-To
Task: To create a new Team by using an existing team as a template.
Instructions
Step 1 - Select the Teams tab on the left side of the application.
Step 2 - Click Join or create teams at the bottom of the teams list.
Step 3 - Press Create a team.
Step 4 - Click Create a team using an existing team as a template.
Step 5 - Select the team you would like to create a copy of and click Choose team.
Step 6 - Use the check boxes to pick which parts of the team to copy: channels, tabs, settings, apps, and/or members.
Step 7 - Rename the team, update the description. If desired, change it from private to public, and change the data classification.
Step 8 - Click Create.
Step 9 - Once the team is created, add members in the dialog box that displays.
Note: If needed, you can add multiple people by typing the name of a contact group (formerly known as a "distribution list"), security group, or Office 365 group.
Outcome
Your new Team is created.
Further Readings
Microsoft -- Create a team from an existing team
Need additional help?
For assistance concerning site creation, content sharing, file synchronization, or other common SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, or Office app activities, we recommend our Microsoft 365 Learning sites:
Learn more about the great tools our Microsoft 365 Learning sites offer!
Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.