How to Set Up a Shared Calendar in Microsoft Teams

There are two primary ways to share a calendar in Microsoft Teams: Share a Shared Outlook Calendar (Option 1) or by using the Microsoft Shared Calendar app (Option 2).

 

Option 1: Using Outlook and Teams Integration

 

1. Create a Shared Calendar in Outlook

  • Open Outlook and go to the Calendar view.
  • Click New Calendar and name it appropriately for your team.

2. Share the Calendar with Your Team

  • Right-click the newly created calendar and select Share.
  • Enter the email addresses of your team members or the Teams channel email address.

3. Add the Shared Calendar to Teams

  • In Microsoft Teams, navigate to the channel where you want to add the calendar.
  • Click the "+" icon to add a new tab.
  • Select Website and enter the URL of the shared calendar from Outlook.

 

Option 2: Using the Channel Calendar App in Teams

 

1. Go to the Teams Channel

  • Open Microsoft Teams and select the channel where you want the calendar.

2. Add a Calendar Tab

  • Click the "+" icon at the top of the channel.
  • Search for Channel Calendar and select it.

3. Set Up the Calendar

  • Name the calendar and configure permissions.
  • Team members can now add events, view schedules, and collaborate.

 

 

For more information about how to Add a calendar in Microsoft Teams, please visit this Microsoft support article for details.

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