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Summary
This article provides instructions for accessing Microsoft Teams via a web browser, the desktop application, and mobile devices. Teams can be accessed from anywhere using your USNH credentials. Be sure to review the USNH Teams Usage Guidelines and Governance
The Microsoft 365 Office portal (formerly known as portal.office.com) has been redesigned and rebranded as the Microsoft 365 Copilot App. One notable change is the removal of the traditional Waffle app launcher from the main home page - it’s now only available within individual app pages. This article provides two methods for logging into Teams, either by using your desktop app (recommended) or from a web browser - either directly, or through the Microsoft365 CoPilot App.
To learn more about the new experience and how to navigate it, visit Microsoft’s official overview: Welcome to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
How-To
Task: Accessing Teams in a Web Browser
Instructions
Method 1: Navigate directly to USNH Teams Home
Step 1 - Use this URL to access USNH Teams Home directly: https://teams.microsoft.com
Step 2 - If prompted, enter your username@usnh.edu (fully qualified username, e.g. jbd2519@usnh.edu) and click Next. On the USNH Enter Password page, enter your password and click Sign In. If required, verify your identity with one of your multi-factor authentication (MFA) sign-in methods.
Method 2: Navigate to Teams using the M365 CoPilot Portal Home
Step 1 - Open a web browser.
Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
Step 2 - Navigate to https://portal.office.com (it will redirect) or bookmark the new M365 CoPilot home URL, https://m365.cloud.microsoft
Step 3 - If prompted, enter your username@usnh.edu (fully qualified username, e.g. jbd2519@usnh.edu) and click Next. On the USNH Enter Password page, enter your password and click Sign In. If required, verify your identity with one of your multi-factor authentication (MFA) sign-in methods.
Step 4 - Click Search in the left hand menu. In the CoPilot Search bar in the middle of the page, start typing Teams. Click on the Teams app that appears in the new App section.
You can also access and Pin apps by clicking the Apps icon on the left hand sidebar.
Outcome
Microsoft Teams will open in your browser.
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Task: Accessing Teams from the Desktop Application
Instructions
Step 1 - On your computer, click the Start menu or search icon, then type Teams in the search box.
Step 2 - Select the Microsoft Teams application from the results.
Note: Make sure you are using Microsoft Teams (work or school) and not the version labeled “Microsoft Teams (personal)”.
Outcome
Microsoft Teams will open in its dedicated desktop window.
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Downloading Microsoft Teams Mobile App
You can access Microsoft Teams on mobile devices by downloading the official app:
Microsoft Teams for iOS from the App Store
Microsoft Teams for Android from Google Play
Further Readings
Sign into Teams
LinkedIn Learning - Microsoft Teams
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.