Installing and Activating a Guest Microsoft Teams Account with UT Dallas (Windows)

Purpose

Use this article when an external user outside UTD needs a Guest Microsoft Teams account to present at a live event. 

Procedure

Firstly, you will receive an email informing you that you have been added as a guest. 

• Open your email and click on 'Open Microsoft Teams'.

• A webpage will open that will take you through the process of creating your Microsoft account. Click 'Next'.

• Select 'Enter the password of your choice' and continue to the 'Next' button.

• To verify your email, open the 'Verify your email address' email you received from the Microsoft account team. Click on 'Copy code from here'.

• Enter the code in the given space and select Next.

• Enter the characters shown and click Next.

• Review the permission and select Accept.

• Choose 'Download the Windows app' button.

• Select the downloaded file to start the installation process. Refer to this article to learn how to install Teams on your device.

• Enter your email address and click on Sign-in.

• Enter your password and select Sign in.

• Click Continue when asked to Join UT Dallas.

• Read the instructions in the welcome section and select Next. 

• Go to your email, find the event invitation, and select the Join live event/Join the meeting link. 

• In the web browser, a pop-up window will appear asking to open it in the Microsoft teams application. Click on Open Microsoft Teams. 

Joining the Event

1. Turn on your camera by sliding the radio button next to the camera icon

2. Unmute your microphone by sliding the radio button next to the microphone icon.

3. Click on the settings gear icon and choose your audio options.

4. Select Join now when you’re ready.

5. You are now part of the Microsoft Live Event!