Follow these step-by-step instructions based on the version of Outlook you are using:
New Outlook for Windows & Outlook on the Web
- Open Outlook and switch to the Calendar view.
- Click New Event in the upper left corner to open the creation window.
- Fill in your meeting details like the title, date, time, and invited attendees.
- Locate the Teams meeting toggle next to the location field.
- Slide the toggle to On.
- Click Send to distribute the invitation with the auto-generated Teams link.
Classic Outlook for Windows (Desktop App)
- Open Outlook and click the Calendar icon in the navigation pane.
- Under the Home tab, click the New Teams Meeting button in the ribbon.
- Enter your meeting title, required/optional attendees, and choose your time block.
- Note: The Teams link and dial-in details will automatically populate in the large description box.
- Click Send. Outlook Mobile App (iOS & Android)
- Open the Outlook app and tap the Calendar icon at the bottom right.
- Tap the + (New Event) icon.
- Fill out the meeting title, time, and invite your attendees.
- Scroll down and turn on the Teams Meeting toggle switch.
- Tap Save or the checkmark in the top right to send the invite.
How to Add Teams to an Existing Outlook Event
If you already created a standard calendar event and want to convert it into a Teams meeting:
- In New Outlook / Web: Double-click the event to open it, click Edit, flip the Teams meeting toggle to On, and click Send Update.
- In Classic Outlook: Double-click the event, click Teams Meeting on the top ribbon menu to instantly insert the link details, and click Send Update.