How to Install Microsoft Teams on Mac

Are you having trouble installing or using Microsoft Teams on your Mac? In this article, we'll walk you through some common issues and solutions to get you up and running with Microsoft Teams.

Free Up RAM for Teams on Mac

Before we dive into installation, it's essential to free up RAM for Microsoft Teams on your Mac. Simply hitting the 'x' mark in the app menu bar doesn't completely close the app, which can cause issues. MacOS does come with memory swapping to use SSD storage as RAM, but this may not be sufficient at times. If you're using memory-intensive apps like Outlook and Teams, you might end up with little to no RAM available.

Disable VPN

To free up RAM, disable your VPN app on your Mac or ensure it's not running in the background. When Teams detects an unusual IP address from your Mac due to VPN, it may block app access to verify user identity.

Uninstall and Reinstall Microsoft Teams

If you're still experiencing issues with Microsoft Teams, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Here's how:

1. Open Finder on Mac and go to the Applications menu.

2. Find Microsoft Teams in the list and select it.

3. Right-click on the app icon and select Move to Trash.

4. Search for 'Microsoft' at the top and select the Microsoft Teams Identity Cache entry.

5. Select the Teams folder and move it to trash.

6. Press Command + Space keys, search for Keychain Access, and hit Return to launch the app.

7. Delete the Microsoft Teams Identities Cache entry.

Force Quit Microsoft Teams

If uninstalling and reinstalling doesn't work, try force quitting Microsoft Teams using the Activity Monitor:

1. Press the Command + Space keys and search for Activity Monitor.

2. Find Microsoft Teams in the list of running processes and select it.

3. Click on the 'x' mark at the top to force quit the app.

Delete Teams Cache

Corrupt Teams cache on Mac can result in Teams not opening. To delete the cache:

1. Open Teams app to check if it functions normally.

2. If it doesn't, force quit Microsoft Teams using the trick above and then follow these steps:

3. Search for 'Microsoft' at the top and select the Microsoft Teams Identity Cache entry.

4. Select the Teams folder and move it to trash.

With these simple steps, you should be able to install and run Microsoft Teams on your Mac without any issues. Remember to free up RAM by disabling VPN, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, force quitting the app, and deleting corrupt cache files. If you're still having trouble, try restarting your Mac or seeking assistance from Microsoft Support.

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