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# How to start a chat in Microsoft Teams

**For IMU students and staff**

Sign in to Microsoft Teams with your IMU account before starting.
## Chat with one person
1. Select **New message** at the top of your chats and channels list.
2. Type the person’s name in the **To** field and select them from the results.
3. Type your message and select **Send**.

## Start a group chat
1. Select **New message** and add the people you want to include in the **To** field.
2. To name the chat, select the **down arrow** beside **To** and enter a **Group name**.
3. Check the participants, type your message and select **Send**.

## Add someone later
Open the group chat and select **View and add participants → Add people**. Select the person and check how much of the earlier chat history they will be able to see before clicking **Add**.

| Tip: Check names carefully when several people at IMU have similar names, especially before sharing student or assessment information.