Easy Tech TutsHow to Join a Meeting With an Invite Link in Microsoft Teams Easily 2026
By Impran M N
External guests and interview candidates don't always have a Microsoft 365 license, but Teams still lets anyone join a meeting from a browser using just the invite link. This guide covers bypassing the app download, checking your camera and mic, and waiting in the lobby for the host to let you in.
01Find your invite
Open your email or calendar invite and locate the meeting link.
02Click the link
Selecting the link launches your default web browser to a Teams landing page.
03Continue in the browser
Choose Continue on this browser to skip the app installation and run the meeting directly through Chrome or Edge.
04Grant permissions and set your name
Click Allow on the camera and microphone prompts, then type your full name into the guest identity box.
05Join and wait for entry
Adjust your camera and audio device settings, click Join Now, and wait on the lobby screen until the host lets you in.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to download the Teams app to join as a guest?
No, choosing Continue on this browser lets you join entirely through Chrome or Edge without installing anything.
Do I need a Microsoft account to join a meeting via link?
No, guests can join with just a display name, without needing a Microsoft 365 license or account.
Why am I stuck on a waiting screen after joining?
This is the digital lobby — the meeting organizer needs to manually admit external guests before you can enter.
Can I change my display name before entering the meeting?
Yes, the pre-join screen includes a text field where you enter the name that will be shown to other participants.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
