How to make external calls in teams?
- George Apostolov
How to make external calls in teams?: step-by-step guide
Search with the email ID of the external contact and Select the name from the drop down list
Click the 'Call' option
Quick answer: To make external calls in Microsoft Teams, search using the email address of the external contact, select their name from the drop-down list that appears, and then click the Call option to initiate the communication immediately.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Call external contacts in Microsoft Teams by searching their email address and clicking call. This guide shows how to make external calls in teams? in 2 steps, starting with "Search with the email ID of the external contact and Select the name from the drop down..." and finishing with "Click the 'Call' 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 make external calls in teams??
2 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 make someone a presenter in teams?, How to make teams dark mode? and How to mark a message as important in teams?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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