Teams channel for an already existing SharePoint site

Question

How do I create a Teams channel for an already existing SharePoint site?

Answer 1

@UtauyoNASE

To create a Teams channel for an already existing SharePoint site, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Teams: Launch the Microsoft Teams application on your desktop or go to the web version.
2. Go to the Team: Navigate to the Team where you want to create the channel. If you do not have a Team yet, you can create one first.
3. Create a Channel:

• Click on the three dots (ellipsis) next to the Team name.
• Select “Add channel.”

4. Name the Channel: Provide a name and description for your channel.
5. Privacy Settings: Choose the privacy settings for your channel (Standard or Private).
6. Add to Existing SharePoint Site:

• After creating the channel, it will automatically be integrated with the SharePoint site associated with your Team. Each channel in Microsoft Teams has a corresponding folder in the SharePoint site's document library.

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