How can I switch fro Skype to MS Teams when I create a video call from Outlook

RVO 40 Reputation points
2023-08-23T14:26:23.15+00:00

I hold a licence for Microsoft 365 Family.

I want to use MS Teams for video calls but the default system is Skype. How can I change from Skype to MS Teams so that I can define the invite is a MS Teams invite directly in outlook?

i.e. I generate the MS Teams link directly in Outlook

thks

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For business
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
Microsoft 365 and Office | Skype for Business | Windows
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Other
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  1. Francisco Diaz Zamora 481 Reputation points
    2023-08-27T06:33:56.8233333+00:00

    I recommend using Teams client (web/desktop) app to schedule a Teams Meeting. Then If you want to edit it on Outlook client (web/desktop)..

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  1. SokiGuo-MSFT 31,536 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2023-08-24T01:22:18.2733333+00:00

    Hi @RVO

    To create a Teams meeting from Outlook, check and enable the following two settings:

    Check and enable Teams add-in, please follow the steps below:

    • select File > Options.
    • In the Outlook Options dialog box, select the Add-ins tab.
    • Check whether Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office is listed in the Active Application Add-ins list.
    • If the add-in is not listed in the list of active applications, and you see the Teams Meeting Add-in listed in the Disabled Application Add-ins list, select Manage > COM Add-ins and then select Go…
    • Select the checkbox next to Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office.
    • Select OK on all the dialog boxes that are open and restart Outlook.

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    Set up online meetings to be Teams meetings: Go to File > Options> Calendar> Add online meetings to all meetings.

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    Also, if your client is still using Skype for Business, learn more about upgrading from this article: Get started upgrading Skype for Business to Teams - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn.


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