In the world of remote work and online education, communication and collaboration tools have become vital for success. Microsoft Teams is one of these indispensable tools. It’s a hub for teamwork, where you can chat, meet, call, and collaborate all in one place, no matter where you are. For Linux users, there’s no need to fret about missing out on this useful application, as Teams is fully supported on the Ubuntu platform. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing Microsoft Teams on Ubuntu.
Please Note: This guide assumes you have basic knowledge of Ubuntu and how to use its terminal. The commands provided here should be executed in the terminal.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before installing any new software on Ubuntu, it is always a good idea to update and upgrade your system packages. Open the Terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
You may be asked for your password, after which the update process will begin. Wait until it’s completed before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Download Microsoft Teams Package
To install Teams, we first need to download the Teams Debian (.deb) package file from Microsoft’s official website. While you can do this via a web browser, for the purposes of this guide, we’ll use the wget command to download it directly in the terminal:
wget https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/ms-teams/pool/main/t/teams/teams_1.4.00.7556_amd64.deb
Please Note: The version of Teams may have been updated since this guide was written. Be sure to check the official website for the latest version.
Step 3: Install Microsoft Teams
After successfully downloading the package, we can now install Microsoft Teams. Run the following command in the Terminal:
sudo dpkg -i teams_1.4.00.7556_amd64.deb
If you encounter any dependency errors, don’t worry. This is normal and easily fixed by running the following command:
sudo apt install -f
This will install any missing dependencies, after which Teams should be fully installed on your system.
Step 4: Launch Microsoft Teams
You’re all set! You can now launch Microsoft Teams from the application menu, or by running the following command in the terminal:
teams
After the application launches, sign in with your Microsoft account to begin using Teams.
Conclusion
You now have Microsoft Teams installed on your Ubuntu system and can utilize it to manage your professional meetings or virtual classrooms with ease. This guide shows that with just a few commands in Terminal, you can easily install and use Microsoft Teams in a Linux environment.