Getting Started
Install and sign in
- In Microsoft Teams, open Apps, search for Schedules, and select Add or Open.
- Sign in with your work account in the organization whose schedule you want to use.
- Review the requested directory permissions. If your organization requires administrator approval, follow admin consent troubleshooting.
The first user initializing a schedule with no roles becomes its Schedules administrator. This is an app role, not a Microsoft 365 administrator role. Existing schedules require an administrator to grant you access.
Choose the schedule scope
When adding Schedules as a Teams channel or chat tab, choose the schedule in the configuration dialog:
| Choice | What you share | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Global schedule | The organization's global schedule, also used by the personal app | A company-wide staffing plan visible from several Teams tabs |
| Channel/chat schedule | A separate schedule associated with that channel or chat | A project team's plan separate from the company-wide schedule |
The channel/chat option is selected initially when configuring a tab. Choose Global schedule explicitly if the tab should show the same plan as the personal app, then save.
Opening the personal app and adding a channel tab do not always show the same schedule. The selected scope determines the team list, projects, appointments and permissions. Selecting a different scope does not copy an existing plan.
Before inviting colleagues, tell them which tab or global schedule to open. If a colleague sees an empty schedule or cannot access it, compare scope and account before adding duplicate data.
Next steps
Follow Your first working schedule to add people, grant access and create a test appointment. For installation restrictions or sign-in problems, see Troubleshooting.