MS Teams Phone - Conferencing calls

Microsoft Teams Phone allows you to bring multiple people into the same call easily, whether you’re already on an active call or starting a conference call from the beginning.

Start a conference call from the beginning

  1. Click the Calls icon on the left side of the application.
  2. In the dial pad, enter the names or phone numbers of the participants.
    Note: As you type names or numbers, a drop-down menu will appear with potential contacts to choose from.
  3. Click Call to start the conference.
    Screenshot Teams Phones making a conference call to multiple people
  4. A Teams calling window will open, and the calls will begin.
    Screenshot Teams calls conferencing two people into a call

Add a participant to an active call

  1. While on a call, click the People icon.
  2. In the Invite someone or dial a number box, enter the name or phone number.
    Screenshot Teams call how to conference clicking People
  3. Select the person from the search results to call them.
    Screenshot Teams call conferencing and adding person in active call
  4. They will be added to the call once they answer.
    Screenshot Teams call conferencing adding caller


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Last updated: 10 Jun, 2025
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