Managing multiple Microsoft Teams accounts can be challenging, especially when working across different organizations or clients. Although the desktop app now offers some support for multiple accounts, effectively handling them requires a few strategies. Here are the most effective methods to seamlessly manage multiple Teams accounts.

Use Multiple Accounts in Microsoft Teams Desktop App

Microsoft Teams has introduced the ability to add both personal and work accounts to the desktop application. This feature allows you to switch between accounts without the need to sign out each time.

To add another account, click on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the Teams window and select Add account. Enter your credentials for the additional account. You can switch between accounts by clicking on your profile picture and selecting the account you want to use.

However, this functionality is somewhat limited when it comes to multiple work accounts from different organizations. If you need to use several work accounts simultaneously, consider the following methods.

Use Multiple Browser Profiles

An effective way to handle multiple Microsoft Teams accounts is by using the Teams web app with different browser profiles. This approach allows you to maintain separate login sessions for each account within the same browser.

Log into your primary account using the desktop app, and use separate browser profiles for your other accounts. Browsers like Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge support multiple profiles, making this method straightforward.

While the web version might lack some features compared to the desktop app, essential functionalities like team conversations, chats, calls, and file sharing are available. Browsers such as Chrome and Edge also support video calls and meetings.

Step 1: To create a new browser profile in Chrome, click on the profile icon located on the right side of the address bar, then select Add from the menu.

Step 2: A window will appear to set up the new profile. Choose a name and an icon for the profile, check the box if you want to create a desktop shortcut, and click Add.

This action creates a separate browser profile. Log into another Microsoft Teams account in this new profile. You can repeat these steps to create additional profiles for more accounts.

Step 3: To switch between profiles easily, click on the profile icon again and select the desired profile. Each profile opens in a separate browser window, allowing you to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.

💡 You can also install the Microsoft Teams web app as a desktop app from each browser profile. This way, all your Teams accounts are accessible directly from your desktop.

Use Microsoft Teams Mobile App

The Microsoft Teams mobile app for iOS and Android supports multiple accounts, making it convenient to switch between them on the go.

Step 1: Open the Teams app on your mobile device. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.

Step 2: In the Settings menu, tap on Add account and sign in with your additional account credentials. You can add multiple accounts and switch between them by tapping on the account name in the menu.

Use a Third-Party App

Another option for managing multiple Teams accounts is to use a third-party application like Portals. Portals is software that allows you to handle all your Office 365 accounts, including Microsoft Teams, from one place.

You can download Portals from GitHub. This app streamlines the management of different Teams accounts, making it easier to collaborate across various organizations.

Managing multiple Microsoft Teams accounts doesn't have to be complicated. By using browser profiles, the mobile app, or third-party applications, you can efficiently handle multiple accounts until more comprehensive support becomes available in the desktop app.