Tech Tip: Meet now in Teams without a scheduled appointment

Remote Access Knowledge BaseLearn how to meet now with others via a Teams chat or meet now without scheduling an appointment.

For supporting documentation (Meet in Teams without a Scheduled Meeting.pdf), please visit the Remote Access Document Library > Teams folder.

You can meet with another person with an active LLCC account in Teams by scheduling a meeting, enabling the audio and/or video call functionality while in a current chat session, or by the Meet Now function within the Calendar app.

For those you wish to meet with that do not have an active LLCC account, you must create a New Teams Meeting in Outlook or Teams. This will send an email to the individual with a link to join the meeting.

Video or Audio Call While in a Chat

  • While in an active chat with another user, you can enable video or audio at any time by clicking on the corresponding icon in the upper right corner of the chat.
    • You will need to have a webcam or a microphone to complete the audio portion of the call.
  • The microphone should be enabled with an audio call only.
  • Both the video camera and the microphone will be enabled with a video call, however you must click on the video camera icon and select Start my Video.

Meet Now

  • To begin an impromptu meeting, select Calendar and then Meet Now.
    • You will be prompted to Join Now before the meeting will begin.
  • The video will be turned off by default; however, the microphone will be enabled.
  • Select Join Now.
  • Invite attendees by clicking on the double person icon.
    • Type in the last name, first name in the box to the upper right, and select appropriate individuals.
    • A connection will be automatically established with each attendee.
  • Video will be enabled; however, you must click on the video camera icon and select Start my Video.