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What is the Teams desktop client?
The Teams desktop client is designed with performance in mind, providing a fast, simple, and flexible experience. The Teams client installs and loads fast, letting you launch the app and join meetings more quickly, giving you more time to focus on business tasks.
The Teams client ensures efficient use of device resources. You have low memory and disk usage with the Teams client app. Whether you have users on multiple accounts or tenants, Teams client can help eliminate the silos and bring them together in one place, giving them more extensibility and scale.
Get the Teams client
Microsoft Teams is available as a desktop app, web app, and mobile app. This article helps IT admins understand how to deploy, manage, and support the Teams client across platforms.
Teams client availability
Teams is available on the following platforms:
| Platform | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | ✅ | 64-bit and 32-bit installers available. |
| macOS | ✅ | Universal installer supports Intel and Apple silicon. |
| Linux | ❌ | Teams is no longer supported on Linux. |
| Web | ✅ | Supported in Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari. |
| iOS and Android | ✅ | Available in the App Store and Google Play. |
For supported operating systems and browser versions, see Teams client system requirements.
You can install Teams in several ways:
- Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise: Teams is included by default.
- Manual installation: Download the installer from this link.
- Web access: Use Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com.
IT admin deployment options
Admins can deploy Teams using:
- Microsoft Intune or other MDM tools.
- Group Policy and PowerShell scripts.
- Configuration Manager.
- Microsoft 365 Apps deployment tools: Install Microsoft Teams with Microsoft 365 Apps.
To get started on deployment, see:
- Teams client system requirements
- Preparation checklist for organizations installing the Teams client.
- Teams for Mac - Overview and prerequisites.
- Install Teams for Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
- Teams client preinstallation script.
Updating the Teams client
Teams updates automatically in the background. Admins can manage update behavior using:
- The Teams client health dashboard in the Teams admin center.
- Group Policy settings.
- Microsoft 365 Apps admin center.
- Update rings and policies.
For more information, see Why it's important to keep Teams updated and Microsoft Teams update monitoring.
Servicing agreement
The Modern Lifecycle Policy governs Teams, with the expectation that users remain on the most up-to-date version of the desktop client. Automatic updates ensure users have the latest capabilities, performance enhancements, security, and service reliability. An in-app alert displays if a user’s current version is between one and three months old, and if there's a new version available.
Learn more about the Modern Lifecycle Policy under the Servicing agreement for Microsoft Teams.
Diagnostic and support tools
Admins can collect logs and troubleshoot issues using built-in tools: