What license is needed for Microsoft Teams?
By John Merrey
Are you interested in using Microsoft Teams? If so, you need the appropriate Office 365 license to unlock this service. Teams has become a highly sought-after communication tool for businesses because of its user-friendly setup and versatile services. Let’s explore which Office 365 licenses are compatible with Teams.
What is Microsoft Teams?
Teams is a collaboration tool that integrates with OneDrive, SharePoint, and other Microsoft programs. This chat-based meeting tool has become a popular alternative to Slack, Zoom, and other virtual conference platforms. Teams offers screen sharing, video conferencing, file sharing, scheduling, project tracking, and many other services consistent with today’s business needs.
With Microsoft Teams, you can manage all forms of communication for your business through one platform. The interface is reminiscent of the Microsoft tools you likely already use for your business, making it easy to learn even if it’s your first experience with Teams. This is the collaboration tool we use for our IT company.
Which Office 365 license includes Teams subscription?
There are several Office 365 subscriptions that include Teams, including:
- Small business plans: Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium
- Enterprise plans: Office 365 E1, E3, E5 and F3; Microsoft 365 E3, E5, F1, and F3
- Developer plans: Office 365 Developer
- Education plans: Microsoft 365 A3 and A5; Office 365 A1, A3, and A5
Teams is also available for select government plans and for users who have the now-retired Enterprise E4 plan.
How to access Microsoft Teams
If you have an Office 365 license for Microsoft Teams, your IT administrator can unlock this service for you. There are certain configurations necessary to make this tool fully functional, but after that, you can enjoy Teams on a daily basis.
Microsoft consistently integrates Teams and its other platforms to meet the ever-changing needs of the modern world. Companies can coordinate with one another even with employees working from home, providing maximum efficiency in this uncertain time.