🎯 Purpose This guide explains how to add applications to Microsoft Teams. Users perform this action to integrate tools (like Planner, Whiteboard, or third-party services) directly into their personal sidebar, team channels, or group chats for easier access.
✅ Environment
Product: Microsoft Teams
Platform: Desktop, Web
User Type: End user
📋 Prerequisites
You must be logged into Microsoft Teams.
Your organization must have "Allow External Apps" enabled; otherwise, you may need approval from an IT Admin to add specific tools.
👣 Steps
Option A: Add an App to your Personal Sidebar
Navigate to the far-left rail (sidebar) and click the Apps icon.
Search for the desired app (e.g., "Tasks by Planner") or browse by category.
Select the app card and click Add.
Option B: Add an App to a Team Channel
Navigate to the specific Team and Channel where the app is needed.
Click the + (plus) icon at the top of the channel, next to the "Posts" and "Files" tabs.
Select the app you wish to add (e.g., "Website" or "Excel").
Follow the prompts to configure the app (e.g., pasting a URL) and click Save.
Option C: Add an App to a Chat or Meeting
Open the specific chat or meeting invite.
Click the + (plus) icon in the top header.
Select the app you want to use for collaboration (like a Polling tool) and click Add.
👍 Expected Result
Sidebar: The app icon appears on the left rail. If you right-click and select "Pin," it will remain there after you log out.
Channel/Chat: A new tab appears at the top of the window with the name of the app, visible to all members of that context.
📚 References
📝 Additional Notes
"Request Approval": If the "Add" button is blocked or replaced by "Request Approval," your IT Administrator has restricted access to that specific application.
Messaging Extensions: You can also add apps directly into a message (to insert content like a GIF or stock quote) by clicking the Messaging Extensions (...) icon below the text box.
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