How to deploy Microsoft Teams in Intune

Deploying Microsoft Teams through Intune (Microsoft Endpoint Manager) allows you to centrally manage and distribute the Teams client to your organization’s devices. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to deploy Microsoft Teams using Intune:

Pre-Requisites:

1. Microsoft Intune subscription: Ensure you have an active Microsoft Intune subscription.
2. Admin permissions: You need to be an Intune admin or have appropriate permissions to manage app deployments.
3. Microsoft Teams MSI installer: Microsoft Teams is available as an MSI (Microsoft Installer) file for deployment via Intune. Download the latest Teams MSI file from the official [Microsoft website](https://aka.ms TeamsDownload).

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Steps to Deploy Microsoft Teams Using Intune:

Step 1: Download the Microsoft Teams MSI File

1. Go to the Microsoft Teams download page and download the MSI installer for Teams.
2. Save the MSI file to a location on your computer for easy access.

Step 2: Add Microsoft Teams to Intune as a Line-of-Business App

1. Log in to the Microsoft Intune portal:
   • Go to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center and sign in with your admin credentials.
2. Navigate to Apps:
   • In the left-hand menu, select Apps > All apps.
3. Add a New App:
   • Click on Add at the top of the page to add a new app.
   • Select App type: Choose Line-of-business app.
4. Upload the Teams MSI:
   • In the Add app window, click Select file to browse for the Teams MSI file you downloaded earlier.
   • After selecting the MSI file, click OK.
5. Configure App Information:
   • Fill in the required details such as:
     • Name: Enter a name like “Microsoft Teams”.
     • Description: Provide a description of the app.
     • Publisher: Typically “Microsoft”.
     • App version: Intune will automatically detect the version from the MSI file.
6. Assign the App:
   • Under Assignments, you will define which users or devices get the app:
     • Choose Required or Available for enrolled devices.
     • Select the target groups (users or devices) that should receive the Teams client.
   • You can assign it to All devices, or you can create specific groups of users or devices.
7. Configure App Deployment Settings:
   • Set the install behavior to Automatically install or Allow the user to install depending on your organization’s needs.
   • For MSI installation, Intune will automatically handle the deployment, including silent installation on the devices.

Step 3: Review and Deploy

1. Review your configuration:
   • Review all the settings and ensure everything is correct.
2. Deploy:
   • Click Create to deploy the app.
   • Intune will start deploying the Teams MSI to the targeted devices or users.

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Step 4: Monitor Deployment

1. Check Deployment Status:
   • Go to Apps > Monitor in the Intune portal to check the deployment status.
   • You’ll be able to see if the deployment was successful or if there were any issues.
2. Troubleshoot Issues:
   • If the deployment fails, check the detailed error logs to identify any issues. Common problems include misconfigured deployment settings, network issues, or permissions problems.

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Optional: Configure Teams for Autostart

If you want Microsoft Teams to launch automatically when a user logs in, you can configure Teams Auto-Start by editing the deployment settings.

To do this, you can use Group Policy or configure the Teams Configuration settings within Intune:

1. Set Teams Auto-Start:
   • Create a Configuration Profile in Intune (e.g., a Windows 10/11 Profile).
   • Configure settings to allow Microsoft Teams to auto-launch at startup.
2. Use the Teams Installation Package:
   • For Teams per-user installation, configure the settings to auto-launch Teams when the user signs in to Windows.