How to Use Microsoft Planner in Teams
- George Apostolov
How to Use Microsoft Planner in Teams: step-by-step guide
On the main dashboard of your Teams account, go to the left-hand pane and click 'Apps'.
Find Planner from the choices, then click the 'Open' button next to it.
Tap 'Open' one more time to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, you can now access and use your Microsoft Planner within Teams.
Quick answer: To use Microsoft Planner in Teams, click 'Apps' in the left-hand pane of the main dashboard, find Planner, click 'Open', and tap 'Open' again to confirm your request and access your planner.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Access and use Microsoft Planner within Microsoft Teams by selecting Apps in the sidebar, locating Planner, and confirming your open request. This guide shows how to use Microsoft Planner in Teams in 4 steps, starting with "On the main dashboard of your Teams account, go to the left-hand pane and click 'Apps'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, you can now access and use your Microsoft Planner within...". 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 use Microsoft Planner in Teams?
4 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 and Microsoft. Related guides: Integrate Teams with Google Chat for cross-platform messaging via Zapier, Push Teams chat to Telegram groups through Zapier and Statuspage Teams Integration. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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