Add URL in Teams side bar

Question

Hi

I would like to know how I can add an URL in Teams side bar? Thanks

Steven

Answer 1

Hello Steven,

Thank you for the reply.

By default, it is not possible to add a URL in the Teams side bar however if the URL converted into an app, it can be added on Teams side bar. The normal website URLs can only be added in Teams' channel.

To be able to add the website URL as an app in the Teams side bar, it will have to be packaged as custom app. You can use the following article as reference

to upload apps in Microsoft Teams

Upload your custom app - Teams | Microsoft Learn

Since you want to add URLs for Quick access I would recommend creating an organization-wide Teams and add the URLs as a tab in the Teams channels inside the create team for all users.

Everyone in the tenant will be a member if the organization wide team, so I would recommend using organization-wide Teams as everyone will be able to see the URLs

Use organization-wide teams in Microsoft Teams to help everyone collaborate - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn [18d9-ecb7-ad2-23f0]

To add a website Teams channel, you can use the following steps

1. In Teams application click teams
2. Click the teams
3. Select a channel
4. Select Add a tab .
5. Select website

6. Enter the Name and the URL for the website and click save
7. The website will be shown as bellow in the channel

Answer 2

Hi Ahayo

Actually I would like to add a URL, such as some useful website in Teams side bar, then users can easily find it and can use it whenever they are with Teams

Is that possible?

/Steven

Answer 3

Thanks, Fathia

Answer 4

Hello Steven,

To add a URL to the Teams sidebar, you would typically need to create a custom app that renders a website, similar to the OneNote app. This process involves packaging the website as an app and then sideloading it into Teams. However, this can be quite complex and may not provide a consistent experience across web and mobile. As an alternative, you can add a website as a tab within a Teams channel. This is done by selecting the '+' icon to add a new tab and choosing the 'Website' option, where you can enter the URL and tab name. For a more detailed guide, there are resources available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to customize the sidebar in Microsoft Teams. It's important to note that as of July 2024, Microsoft Teams has updated the way Website tabs work, now opening links in a new browser tab for enhanced security. If you're looking to integrate a website more seamlessly, you might consider using SharePoint News Link to display websites within Teams, which involves adding the link as a News Link in SharePoint and then adding it as a tab in Teams. Remember to check if all team members have access to the SharePoint site collection used for this purpose. For any changes made to the sidebar, ensure they align with your organization's policies and Teams admin settings.

Hope this helps,

Fathia A

Answer 5

Hello Stevenyf,

Good day to you!

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community. Based on the information you have shared with us I understand that you would like to add URL in teams side bar.

To fully understand the scenario, I would like to confirm the following information,

• Please could you shared with us the screenshot to show where you would like to add a URL
• May I confirm which URL you would like to add in teams side bar? may I know if it is a URL of an app or URL for a file
• May I know if there are other URLs added, is there any error displayed when trying to add the URL? You can share with us the screenshot for it.
• Please may I know the subscription assigned to the account you use in team.
• May I confirm if the affected account has an Office 365 subscription. Are you using Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, Enterprise, or Education? Alternatively, is it Microsoft 365 Family, Personal, Office 365 Home and Business, Office 365 Home, and Student, or a Personal.

Please note that my initial response may not address your current situation immediately. However, with your help and more detailed information, we can work together to find a direction specific to your current situation.

Please feel free to share with us the above information I look forward to your next update. Thank you so much for your precious time. stay safe and healthy.