This information applies to Macs with OS X El Capitan (10.11) or newer.

Here’s how to download, install and set up Microsoft Teams for Mac.

First, go to Microsoft’s website and select theDownloadTeamslink from the main navigation.

A screenshot of Microsoft’s site where you can download Teams.

Then click theDownload for Desktopbutton.

Finally, click theDownload Teamsbutton.

Your download option will match the operating system of the machine on which you download it.

The download for desktop button highlighted on Microsoft’s Team website.

Double-poke the .PKG file will get automatically start the installation.

The first screen of the installer displays a simple introduction message.

If you’re using a standard drive layout (e.g.

The Download Teams button highlighted on Microsoft’s website.

a MacBook Air with only one drive), it should offer to install on your main disk.

If you have more than one drive, you could clickChange Install Locationto choose your preferred destination.

Otherwise, clickInstallto kick off the process.

A screenshot of the Teams Installer’s Introduction message.

Before anything is installed, you’ll be prompted for an administrator password.

Enter one, then hitInstall Software.

The installer will start copying files at this point, and show you its progress.

A screenshot showing how to choose an Install Location in the Teams Installer.

Once complete, you should get a success message.

you’re free to clickCloseto quit the installer.

Once the installation is complete, you’ve got the option to launch Teams from the Applications folder.

The installer will prompt for an admin password

This may be a personal account, or one provided by your company (such as Office 365).

Microsoft Teams Installer progress

Microsoft Teams Installer’s success message

Logging into Teams on macOS

The Microsoft Teams Settings dialog