Create a team from an existing team or group in Microsoft Teams

To create a team from an existing team or group in Microsoft Teams, you can use an existing Office 365 Group or Microsoft 365 Group. When you create a new team in Microsoft Teams, it can be tied to an existing group to maintain membership and collaboration settings. Here’s how you can do it:

Steps to Create a Team from an Existing Group in Microsoft Teams

Step 1: Open Microsoft Teams

1. Open the Microsoft Teams app (desktop or web) and sign in with your account.

Step 2: Create a New Team

1. In the Teams tab (on the left-hand side), at the bottom of the list, click Join or create a team.
2. In the Create a team section, click on Create team.

Step 3: Select the Option to Create from an Existing Group

1. On the Create a team screen, you’ll see different options. Choose the Create from an existing Office 365 group or team option.
2. This will allow you to create a new team based on an existing Microsoft 365 Group (or Office 365 Group) that you already have.

Step 4: Choose the Group to Create the Team

1. From the list of available groups, select the existing group (or team) that you want to use to create the new team.
2. Once you select a group, Teams will automatically populate the new team with the same members and settings of the existing group.

Step 5: Configure Team Settings

1. Name the Team: Provide a name for the new team. This can be different from the original team.
2. Privacy: Choose whether the team will be Private (only invited members can join) or Public (anyone in the organization can join).
3. Optionally, you can add a description for the team.
4. Click Next.

Step 6: Add Members

1. You will see the list of existing members from the selected group.
2. Add or remove members as needed.
3. Click Create to finalize the creation of the team.

Step 7: Access Your New Team

1. The new team will appear in your Teams list. You can now customize it with channels, tabs, and settings specific to the new team.

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Conclusion:

Creating a team from an existing group in Microsoft Teams is a straightforward process, and it’s useful for leveraging existing membership and collaboration settings. Once the team is created, you can customize its channels, permissions, and settings as needed.