OVERVIEW
Welcome to the world of shared channels in Microsoft Teams at Simon Fraser University (SFU)! Whether you're new to Teams or looking to enhance your collaboration experience, this guide will help you navigate shared channels with ease.
WHAT ARE SHARED CHANNELS?
Shared channels in MS Teams allow you to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across different teams even if they are not direct members of the hosting team. It's like having a meeting spot where everyone can gather and share ideas, files, and conversations all in one place without needing to become team members themselves. This ensures members of your team can collaborate with others without sharing all the content in your team.
How to Create a Shared Channel
Creating a shared channel is a simple process. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Microsoft Teams and navigate to the team where you want to create the shared channel.
- Click on the three dots (...) next to the team's name.
- Select Add a channel.
- Name your channel and add a description if you like.
- Under "Choose channel type", select "Shared - People you choose from your org and other orgs have access".
- Finally, click Create.
For more detailed instructions, view the Microsoft support article Create a shared channel in Microsoft Teams.
External Collaboration Limits at SFU
At SFU, shared channels are designed for internal collaboration, making it easier for departments and project teams to work together while keeping the team itself private to members. However, SFU does not have Business-to-Business (B2B) connections with other organizations that allow external users to access shared channels at this time.
Tips for Using Shared Channels
Shared channels offer a range of features to enhance your collaboration: