To download and install the current Microsoft Teams app on a computer, use one of these supported methods:
Option 1 – Download Teams (work/school or personal) from the official download page
- In a browser, go to
https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads.
- Choose the desktop app for Windows or Mac.
- Download the installer and run it.
- After installation, open Teams and sign in with a work, school, or personal Microsoft account.
On Windows 10 S, open Microsoft Store and download Teams from there.
Option 2 – Install Teams as part of Microsoft 365 desktop apps
If a Microsoft 365 subscription is available and the full desktop apps are not yet installed:
- Go to
www.microsoft365.com and sign in with the Microsoft 365 account.
- On the Microsoft 365 home page, in the upper-right corner select Install and more > Install Microsoft 365 apps.
- Select Install Office to download
OfficeSetup.exe.
- Run
OfficeSetup.exe and follow the prompts to install the desktop apps, including Teams.
- When installation completes, search for “Teams” from the Windows taskbar and open it.
Option 3 – Download Microsoft Teams Free / Teams for personal and small business use
If Teams is needed for personal or small business use without an existing Microsoft 365 subscription:
- In a browser, go to
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/teams-for-home.
- Select Download the free app.
- Choose the Windows installer (for example, “Download the free Microsoft Teams app for Windows 11”) and install it.
- Sign in with a personal Microsoft account (or create one during sign-up).
Teams is also available as a mobile app for iPhone and Android from the same download page (https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads).
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