3 Easy Ways to Join a Teams Meeting with a Meeting ID

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Easily join a Microsoft Teams meeting without a link

Co-authored by Travis Boylls Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: March 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Using the Desktop App
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• Using a Web Browser
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• Using the Mobile App
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Joining a Microsoft Teams meeting with a meeting ID is easy. Once the meeting host gives you the ID (and password, if needed) in the calendar or email, you can join the meeting using the Teams app or a web browser. This wikiHow guide will teach you how to join a Teams meeting with a meeting ID on a PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Join a Teams Meeting with ID

1. Open the Teams app and click Meet.
2. Click Join Meeting with ID.
3. Enter the meeting ID and passcode.
4. Click Join Now.
5. Check your camera and microphone, and click Join Now.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using the Desktop App

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   Open the Teams app. If you're using Teams on a Windows PC or Mac, you can open the Teams desktop app to join a meeting.

   • If you don’t have Teams installed on your computer, you can download and install Teams from the Teams download site. You can also download it from the Microsoft Store.
   • Alternatively, you can click the meeting in the Outlook calendar and click the drop-down menu, next to Meet Now in the upper-right corner, then click Join with ID.
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   Click the Meet tab. It’s the second tab in the menu bar to the left. It has an icon that resembles a camera.
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   Click Join meeting with an ID. It’s the third button on the right that has a hashtag icon.

   • Alternatively, you can click Join with an ID in the upper-right corner of the Calendar.
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   Enter the meeting ID. Enter the 12-digit meeting ID in the field below “Meeting ID.”

   • You can find the meeting ID in the email about the meeting or by clicking the meeting in your Teams calendar.
   • If you didn’t receive an email or invite, you can ask the host via email or using the Teams chat feature.
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   Enter the meeting passcode. If there is a passcode for the meeting, enter it in the field that says “Type a meeting passcode.”
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   Click Join Meeting. It’s the purple button below the meeting ID field and the passcode field.
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   Turn your camera on or off. If your camera is on, you should see the camera playback in the box on the left side. If it is a black screen, your camera is not on or blocked. Click the toggle switch next ot the camera icon below the window to turn your camera on or off.

   • Additionally, you can click Background filters below the window and select a background you want to use.
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   Turn your microphone on or off. Click the toggle switch next to your microphone device in the menu on the right side.
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   Click Join Now. It’s the purple button in the lower-right corner. This connects you to the meeting.
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Method 2

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Using a Web Browser

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   Go to the Teams official web app page. To do so, go to teams.live.com/free in a web browser.
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   Click Join a meeting. It’s the second button on the right side. This displays a field where you can enter a meeting ID and password.

   • If you are logged in with a Microsoft account, click Meet in the menu bar to the left and click the button that says Join with a meeting ID.
   • Alternatively, you can click Join with an ID in the upper-right corner of the Teams Calendar.
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   Enter a meeting ID. Enter the 12-digit meeting iD in the field below “Meeting ID.”

   • You can find the meeting ID in the email about the meeting or by clicking the meeting in your Teams calendar or email.
   • If you didn’t receive an email or an invite, you can ask the host.
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   Enter the meeting passcode. If the meeting has a passcode, enter it in the field that says “Type a meeting passcode.”
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   Click Join Meeting. It’s the purple button at the bottom of the menu.

   • If you are prompted to sign in to your Microsoft account, enter the email address and password associated with your Microsoft account.
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   Turn your camera on or off. If your camera is on, you should see the camera playback in the box on the left side. If it is a black screen, your camera is not on or blocked. Click the toggle switch next ot the camera icon below the window to turn your camera on or off.

   • You may be asked if you want to allow the website to use your camera. If so, click Allow while using this website.
   • Additionally, you can click Background filters below the window and select a background you want to use.
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   Turn your microphone on or off. Click the toggle switch next to your microphone device in the menu on the right side.
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   Click Join Now. It’s the purple button in the lower-right corner. This connects you to the meeting.
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Method 3

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Using the Mobile App

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   Open the Teams app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. If you don’t have Teams installed on your phone or tablet, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store on Android, or the App Store on iPhone and iPad.

   • If you’ve never used the Teams app before, you may be prompted to sign in to your Microsoft account.
   • The first time you open the Teams app, you may be prompted to allow the app to use your camera, microphone, and access your contacts. Tap Allow when prompted.
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   Tap Meet. It’s the purple button in the upper-right corner of the app.

   • If you don’t see this option, tap the Chat or Calendar tab at the bottom of the screen.
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   Tap Join with a meeting ID. It’s at the bottom of the app.
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   Enter the meeting ID. Enter the 12-digit meeting ID in the field that says “Enter a meeting ID.”

   • You can find the meeting ID in the email about the meeting or by clicking the meeting in your Teams calendar or email invite.
   • If you didn’t receive an email invite, you can ask the host.
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   Enter the meeting passcode. If there is a passcode for the meeting, enter it in the field that says “Enter meeting passcode.”
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   Tap Join Meeting. It’s the purple button at the bottom of the screen.
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   Turn your camera and microphone on or off. If your camera is on, you should see the feed in the playback window. Tap the camera icon to turn your camera on or off. You can also tap the microphone icon to turn your microphone on or off.

   • Additionally, you can tap Change background in the upper-left corner of the video playback window. Then tap a background you want to use
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   Tap Join Now. It’s the purple button at the bottom of the screen. This connects you to the meeting.
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