How to add external contact to teams?
- George Apostolov
How to add external contact to teams?: step-by-step guide
Select the DM where you want to add your external contact
Click on the 'Add people' icon
Click on 'Add people' option from the drop down list
Type the email ID of the external contact and Click on the name listed below
Click on 'Add' option
Quick answer: To add an external contact in Microsoft Teams, select the direct message, click the add people icon, choose add people from the drop-down, type the email address and select the listed name, then click add.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Expand your chat network by adding external contacts in Microsoft Teams with this quick step-by-step tutorial. This guide shows how to add external contact to teams? in 5 steps, starting with "Select the DM where you want to add your external contact" and finishing with "Click on 'Add' option". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft Teams interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add external contact to teams??
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft Teams data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft Teams. Related guides: How to block someone on teams?, How to blur background on teams? and How to call someone on teams?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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