How to Use Microsoft Teams on Linux

Simple ways to get Teams on Linux

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Updated onMarch 21, 2024

updated onMarch 21, 2024

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Microsoft Teams has been available as a desktop app for Linux but Microsoft sunset it in favor of the progressive web app. Since you can no longer get it from the official Teams site, here are a few ways to still use it.

Before you download the Teams app, you need to ensure your device meets thesystem requirements. Linux is available on different distributions so if there are compatibility issues, it is probably because that version is unsupported.

How do I use Microsoft Teams on Linux?

1. Using a web browser

Once you install it, a shortcut will automatically be created and you can launch Microsoft Teams as a PWA directly from your desktop. Most developers are pushing PWAs instead of native apps because of their cross-platform compatibility and seamless integration.

It also makes much more sense when usingTeams on Chromebookbecause it doesn’t take up too much space for a low-end device.

Although not a native app, it mimics its functionalities and comes with additional benefits such as automatic updates without taking up storage space on your device.

2. Using Ubuntu software store

3. Using the command line

Troubleshoot common issues that may arise when using Teams on Linux

Having successfully installed Teams on Linux, we’re sure you’ll also find that recordings of meetings come in handy when you want to go back and clarify something. As such, we show you how torecord your Teams meetings.

However, just before you start recording, we recommend that youtest your Teams call.the last thing you want is to record a meeting only to discover later that no audio was recorded.

And if you’re managing a large team, theNetwork Assessment Toolwill ensure your connectivity is always stable with no downtime.

That’s all we had for this article but we’re curious. Have you used Microsoft Teams on Linux and other OSes say Windows 11? Is there a difference? Let us know in the comment section below.

How to Use Microsoft Teams on Linux#

How do I use Microsoft Teams on Linux?#

1. Using a web browser#

2. Using Ubuntu software store#

3. Using the command line#

Troubleshoot common issues that may arise when using Teams on Linux#