How to Install YakChat for Microsoft Teams
It’s quick and easy to install YakChat for Microsoft Teams. Our handy step-by-step guide shows you how.
Installation Instructions
Step 1
Firstly, download YakChat App for Microsoft Teams into your default download folder, using the download button.
As has been noted, you must ensure the .zip file is not unpacked. The whole .zip file must be uploaded into Microsoft Teams.
Step 2
Now open Microsoft Teams.
Then click on the Apps icon from the toolbar on the left.
Step 3
Click on Upload a Custom App. You can find it at the bottom of the Store menu in Microsoft Teams.*
Now continue to Step 5
*If, however, this option is not displayed, go to Step 4.
Step 4
If the Upload a custom app menu option is unavailable, then you’ll need to contact your Microsoft Teams administrator.
In order to turn on the Upload custom apps feature, visit the Teams apps/Setup policies menu in the Microsoft Teams admin center.
Step 5
Select YakChat for Teams .zip file in your browser’s default download folder.
Then click Open.
Step 6
The Microsoft Teams Manifest window will be displayed.
Now click the Add button to add the YakChat app into Microsoft Teams.
Step 7
Microsoft’s authentication window will now be displayed.
Simply sign-in with your Microsoft Teams email and password. You will also use these to login to YakChat.
Step 8
To connect your Microsoft 365 tenant with YakChat requires permission from your Microsoft Teams or Azure administrator.
If you are an administrator then you can approve yourself by clicking on the Accept button.
To approve your whole organization, you can also tick the option: Consent on behalf of your organization. Then skip to step 10.
If you are not an administrator, go to Step 9.
Step 9
If you are not the Microsoft Teams or Azure administrator, you will now be presented with a similar Microsoft permission request window but without the Consent on behalf of your organization option.
Click on the Accept button for a link that your administrator can use to provide admin approval.
Step 10
If this is the first time you’ve used YakChat, and you’ve not pre-purchased the service, you will now be asked to complete YakChat’s Free Trial Registration page.
On the first page, simply enter:
1) Your name
2) Your MicrosoftTeams login email address
3) Your contact number.
Then click Next.
Step 11
Complete the Company details page, and confirm to which country your texts will be sent.
Then click Next.
Step 12
Finally, confirm you have read the Terms and Conditions and are happy to receive updates and marketing information from YakChat.
Then click Finish.
You're in!
YakChat will now be displayed in Microsoft Teams.
