Beginning today, Microsoft Teams is available in a free version worldwide in 40 languages. This offer was designed for small businesses and groups of coworkers that don’t have commercial Office 365 subscriptions.
Microsoft Teams Free: When it comes to video conferencing, there are a few limitations for Microsoft Teams free users. For example, the free plan lacks core features such as meeting recording and phone calls. And for the live events, only 250 attendees are allowed if you’re hosting the meeting via a free account.
The free version includes the following for up to 300 people: Unlimited chat messages and search. Built-in audio and video calling for individuals, groups, and full team meetups. 10 GB of team file storage plus additional 2 GB per person for personal storage.
Polly lets you take quick polls during a meeting, DM, and even group conferences. It is free of cost and provides unlimited polls in the 2.
What are apps in Microsoft Teams?
Apps let you find content from your favorite services and share it in Teams. They help you do things such as pin services at the top of a channel, chat with bots, or share and assign tasks. To learn more, read Overview of apps in Teams.
Who can sign up for Microsoft Teams?
Any person with any corporate or consumer email address can sign up for Teams today. People who don’t already have a paid Office 365 commercial subscription will have access to the free version of Teams. If an existing Office 365 commercial customer tried to sign up for free, they will be routed into a managed experience for their existing tenant.
Microsoft Teams integrates with all online Office apps, as well as more than 140 business apps. Add up to 299 people to your network of contacts, who can be inside or outside your organization. Be aware that the free version of Microsoft Teams is available only to those without a paid commercial Office 365 subscription.
How do I get Started with Microsoft Teams?
Use Microsoft-provided apps Teams comes with a set of built-in apps, including Lists, Tasks, Praise, Approvals, and more. We recommend that you include Teams featured apps – such as Planner – in your initial Teams rollout. Add other apps, bots, & connectors as you drive Teams adoption.
How long can you meet in Microsoft Teams for free?
Meet for up to 60 minutes in the free version of Microsoft Teams. To support our customers during COVID-19, we’ve extended this limit to 30 hours until further specified. How many participants can join a meeting? Up to 100 people can join a meeting in the free version of Microsoft Teams.
How to uninstall Microsoft Teams on Windows 10?
You can click on “More apps > ” at the bottom of the app view dialogue box to get to the Microsoft Teams app store. You can right-click on any of the apps and select Uninstall to remove the app from your account or workspace.