Invite friends to your game in Play Together in Microsoft Teams (free)

Before you start

• If your Game Bar widget is out of focus or disappears, press the Windows logo key   +G to recall it.

• If you have questions or want to learn more about the widget, visit Start guide and FAQs for Play Together in Microsoft Teams (free).

Invite friends and family to play 

With Play Together you can invite anyone to watch or play even if they are not on Microsoft Teams (free). Friends and family can join on any device.

1. Open the Game Bar Widget, press Windows logo key  +G.

2. Select the Play Together button on the Game Bar. Then select the Pin button   at the top of your chat list to hold the widget in place as an overlay.

   

3. Open the chat you want to share and Go live.

4. Select Copy link   and share the link on your preferred app or email.

   

See your friends while you play 

You can see your family and friends' videos or avatars overlay on your game. To move the widget, select Windows logo key  +G and drag the widget.

What will my friends see when I play?

What your friends and family see during your game play depends on the settings you set.

•  Turn your Camera on/off to share video reactions.

• Mute/ unmute your Mic for voice chat.

• Share content from your screen or app. When selecting which screen or app you want to share, you'll have the option to Include computer sound.

  

Step 4: Manage settings for Play Together in Microsoft Teams (free)

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