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Learn how Teams free can help you seamlessly meet and chat with others, share files online, and collaborate with anyone, from anywhere—all in one app.
Connecting is easier with Teams
Get the all-in-one app that connects you with other people online. Meet, chat, and share content with anyone from anywhere in an easy and reliable way.
Communicate in real time
Send instant messages to a group or individuals.
Meet from anywhere
Schedule group audio or video calls for up to 60 minutes. Get unlimited one-on-one meetings lasting up to 30 hours.
Collaborate seamlessly
Send links to documents, upload files, or share photos with up to 5GB of cloud storage.
Get things done together
Create communities with like-minded people to connect on ideas and make plans.
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
"This is such an exciting breakthrough for school communications!"
—Erika Thompson, Outreach Coordinator, California School for the Deaf, Riverside
Additional resources
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Review the basics and learn how to troubleshoot your account.
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Frequently asked questions
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With the free version of Teams, you get:
- Unlimited one-on-one meetings for up to 30 hours.
- Unlimited group meetings for up to 60 minutes.
- Up to 100 participants per meeting.
- 5 GB of cloud storage per user.
- Unlimited chat with coworkers and customers.
- File sharing, tasks, and polling.
- Data encryption for meetings, chats, calls, and files.
When you upgrade from the free version of Teams to Teams Essentials, you get additional resources to work seamlessly and collaboratively. These include:
- Unlimited group meetings for up to 30 hours.
- Up to 300 participants per meeting.
- 10 GB of cloud storage per user.
- Anytime phone and web support.
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Yes, you can upgrade from the free version of Teams to the personal version of Teams Essentials. If you want a more business-oriented solution, consider starting a trial of or purchasing Microsoft 365 Business Basic or Business Standard so you don’t have to transition from one platform to another and lose data in the future. To learn about upgrading, review the different options.
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Yes, the free version of Teams is available for anyone to use, including business owners. However, for upgraded options with expanded features, you’ll want to start with a business-class solution. Read Microsoft Teams: Quick Start Guide to learn how Teams can help you engage and empower your workers and grow your business.
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Yes. The free version of Teams helps family and friends get together and stay connected through calls and chats—in one place, in one app.
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