Create a Teams/SharePoint Group

Summary

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating a Microsoft Team starting from Outlook, using your NetID@genesee.edu login and SharePoint integration. Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool that enables users to work together, chat, share files, and hold video meetings. Integrating Microsoft Teams with Outlook and SharePoint can improve your workflow and make it easier to manage team communications and files.

Before You Start

  1. Make sure you have a valid NetID@genesee.edu account.
  2. All GCC Faculty, Staff and Students have an A5 Microsoft Office 365 License.
  3. Familiarize yourself with the basic functionalities of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Steps 

  1. Open Outlook: Launch the Outlook application on your computer, or access it through the web browser by navigating to https://outlook.office.com and signing in with your NetID@genesee.edu credentials.
  2. Create a new group: In Outlook, locate and click on the "New Items" button in the top left corner of the Home tab. From the dropdown menu, select "Group."
  3. Enter group details: Fill in the required information, such as the group name, description, and privacy settings. It's a good idea to choose a name that clearly represents the purpose of the group. Click "Create" once you have filled in the necessary information.
  4. Invite members: After creating the group, Outlook will prompt you to invite members to join. You can add members using their email addresses or NetID@genesee.edu accounts. Click "Add" after entering each member's information, and then click "Finish" when you have added all desired members.
  5. Access SharePoint files from Outlook: In the Outlook group you just created, navigate to the "Files" tab at the top of the group window. This will take you to the SharePoint document library associated with the group.
  6. To connect a Microsoft Team in SharePoint: In the SharePoint group look for “Edit” on the left side of the screen. Click on it the menu should extend down, select "Connect to new Microsoft 365 Group & Teams." This will create a new Microsoft Team connected to the existing group and its SharePoint document library.
  7. Customize your new team: Open Microsoft Teams either by launching the application or navigating to https://teams.microsoft.com and signing in with your NetID@genesee.edu credentials. In the left-hand menu, click on "Teams." You should now see the new team you created from the SharePoint document library. Customize its settings, add channels, and configure tabs to enhance the collaboration experience.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a Microsoft Team starting from Outlook, using your NetID@genesee.edu login and SharePoint integration. You and your team members can now collaborate and communicate efficiently within the team while managing files in SharePoint.

Additional Resources

 

  1. Video walk through of how to create a SharePoint Team
  2. Microsoft Teams Help Center: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/teams The Microsoft Teams Help Center provides detailed guides and troubleshooting tips for using Microsoft Teams efficiently.
  3. Microsoft Outlook Help Center: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook The Microsoft Outlook Help Center offers extensive resources for getting started with Outlook, managing email, calendars, and more.
  4. SharePoint Online Help Center: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint The SharePoint Online Help Center provides guidance on using SharePoint for collaboration, document management, and building custom solutions.
  5. Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/m365-enduser/ Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways offer a collection of training resources for Microsoft 365 users, including courses on Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.

 

 

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