How to Add a SharePoint Site to Microsoft Teams

You can enhance collaboration by adding an existing SharePoint site to a Microsoft Teams channel. This allows users to access files, pages, and lists directly from Teams.

When Should You Do This?

• You created a SharePoint communication site or team site not linked to Teams.
• You want to embed document libraries or pages into Teams channels.
• You need centralized access to SharePoint content within Teams.

Method 1: Add SharePoint as a Tab in a Channel

1. Open Microsoft Teams.
2. Navigate to the desired team and channel.
3. Click "Add a tab" at the top of the channel.
4. Select "SharePoint".
5. Choose one of the following:

• A specific page from the site.
• A document library.
• Paste a SharePoint link manually.

Click "Save".

Method 2: Add SharePoint Site as a Website Tab

1. Open Microsoft Teams.
2. Navigate to the desired team and channel.
3. Click "Add a tab".
4. Select "Website".
5. Enter the tab name (e.g., Intranet).
6. Paste the full SharePoint URL (e.g., https://contoso.sharepoint.com/sites/Marketing).
7. Click "Save".

Note: Users must have access to the SharePoint site; otherwise, the tab will show an error or require login.

Method 3: Create a Team from an Existing SharePoint Site

1. Go to the SharePoint site you want to connect to Teams.
2. In the site header, click "Add to Teams" (if available).
3. Teams will open, and a new Microsoft Team will be created and linked to the SharePoint site.

This method only works for: - Team Sites backed by Microsoft 365 Groups. - Sites not already connected to Teams.

Important Notes

• Adding SharePoint as a tab only embeds it visually; it does not fully integrate the site with Teams features.
• To get full Microsoft 365 integration (Planner, shared mailbox, calendar, etc.), you must link a Microsoft 365 Group.
• Communication sites are often used as read-only intranet pages, and work well as website tabs.
• Tabs are user-specific. Each user must have permission to view the SharePoint site content.