How to switch to the new Microsoft Teams desktop client

Start using the new Teams

To get started using the new Teams, flip the toggle next to Try the new Teams in the upper-left corner of the classic Teams app.

Note: If you don't see the toggle next to Try the new Teams, contact helpdesk.

To use the new Teams:

Open the Teams desktop app on your Windows device.
Turn on the Try the new Teams toggle at the top of Teams.
Select Get it now from the pop-out dialogue. The new Teams will start installing.
Your Teams app will reboot to open the new Teams. Any subsequent actions you take will happen in the new Teams by default, like joining a Teams meeting from Outlook.

When in the new Teams, turn on (or off) notifications by selecting Settings and more Teams settings and more icon. at the top of the new Teams, then selecting Settings > Notifications > Open Windows notifications settings.

Note: If you are in a meeting or call while turning off the toggle, a notification will ask you to confirm the switch. Your call or meeting will be disconnected.