Sign in, sign out, or change account in Microsoft Teams (free)
To sign in to Microsoft Teams (free), all you need is a Microsoft account. If you already use Skype, OneDrive, Outlook.com, or Xbox Live, then you already have one. If not, it’s easy to create a new Microsoft account.
Not sure which version of Teams you're using? If you see Chat in Windows 11 from your taskbar, then you're not on the latest version of Microsoft Teams (free) and Windows 11. Learn more about how to update Teams and Windows and get started with the mini Teams window.
Make it easier to access the mini Teams window when you pin Teams to your taskbar.
Sign in to the mini Teams window in Windows 11
If you set up Windows 11 with your Microsoft account, then Chat will automatically be signed in with the same account. If you have multiple accounts on your computer, you will be asked to pick the account you want to sign in with.
If you didn't get signed in automatically, you may be taken through the sign in process.
Learn more about how to reset your Microsoft account password.
Note: You cannot use a work or school account to sign in to the mini Teams window in Windows 11. Learn more about using Teams for work or school in Windows 11.
Sign out of the mini Teams window in Windows 11
If you would like to sign out of the mini Teams window or change accounts:
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From the mini Teams window in Windows 11, select your profile picture.
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Select Sign out, then in the confirmation window, select Sign out again.
Change the account for the mini Teams window in Windows 11
If you don’t see the contacts or recent chats list you’re expecting, you may need to change the account you are signed in with in the mini Teams window for Windows 11.
To verify which account you're signed in with:
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From the mini Teams window in Windows 11, select your profile picture.
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From here you can:
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Verify the account you're signed in with.
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Verify My Microsoft account information.
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If you need to change the account, follow the steps to sign out of the mini Teams window, then select Use another account and follow the prompts to sign back in.
Sign in to Chat in Windows 11
If you set up Windows 11 with your Microsoft account, then Chat will automatically be signed in with the same account. If you have multiple accounts on your computer, you will be asked to pick the account you want to sign in with.
If you didn't get signed in automatically, you may be taken through the sign in process.
Learn more about how to reset your Microsoft account password.
Note: You cannot use a work or school account to sign in to Chat in Windows 11. Learn more about using Teams for work or school in Windows 11.
Sign out of Chat in Windows 11
If you would like to sign out of Chat or change accounts:
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From Chat in Windows 11, select Open Teams
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Select your profile picture.
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Select Sign out, then in the confirmation window, select Sign out again.
Change the account for Chat in Windows 11
If you don’t see the contacts or recent chats list you’re expecting, you may need to change the account you are signed in with in Chat for Windows 11.
To verify which account you're signed in with:
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From Chat in Windows 11, select Open Teams
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Select your profile picture towards the top of the window. From here you can:
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Verify the account you're signed in with.
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Verify My Microsoft account information.
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If you need to change the account, follow the steps to sign out of Chat, then select Use another account and follow the prompts to sign back in.
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For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.
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