MS Teams - Create/Archive/Delete a Team

Issue/Question

• How do I create a team in Microsoft Teams?
• How do I archive a team in Microsoft Teams?
• How do I delete a team in Microsoft Teams?

Environment

• Oregon State University
• Microsoft Teams

Resolution

Create a Team

You can request a team using this form: Request a Team

Archive a Team

We do not yet have a self-service method to archive Teams. However, you can request a team be archived by contacting the Service Desk.

Delete a Team

A team owner can follow these steps to delete a team:

1. Next to the team name, select the ellipsis (...) for more options
2. Select the option "Delete the team"
   
3. Your team will be permanently removed.

Please note:

• Deleting a team removes the team mailbox and calendar from Exchange.
• The corresponding SharePoint site and all its files will also be deleted.
• Any OneNote notebook, Planner plan, PowerBI workspace, or Stream group affiliated with the team will also be deleted. 

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.