Why Outlook is Not Showing Teams Meeting Option?

Today in this article, we are going to discuss why Outlook is not showing Teams meeting option. here, we will discuss the various ways to fix this issue. If you are also one of the users who face the same issue then keep continue and resolve this issue using some effective methods.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams are essential tools for business. It enables organizations for efficient communicate and collaborate. However, sometimes users can’t find Teams meeting option in Outlook. This is frustrating and disrupts the workflow.

Why Outlook is Not Showing Teams Meeting Option?

The Microsoft Teams meeting option not available in Outlook due to various reasons which are given below-

  • Add-in Issues: One of the most frequent reasons is related to the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Outlook. If the add-ins is disabled or not installed correctly the option will not appear.
  • Conflicts between Outlook and Microsoft Outlook: Incompatibilities between versions of Outlook and Teams can also cause this issue.
  • Configuration Problem: Sometimes, the incorrect configuration settings within Outlook or Teams may cause of this issue.
  • Outdated Outlook Version: If you are using outdated Outlook then it may cause various issues including can’t find Teams meeting option in Outlook.
  • Insufficient Permission: If you are logged into a different account on Teams and Outlook, or if your account does not have the necessary permissions, the Teams meeting option may not be visible in Outlook.

How to Fix Outlook Desktop Not Showing Teams Meeting Option Issue?

There are some ways to solve Outlook not showing Teams meeting option issue.

1. Restart Outlook: Sometimes, simply restarting can solve some minor issues. So, completely close Outlook and again restart it to check issue is persists or not.

2. Update Outlook and Microsoft Teams: Ensure that you are using the latest version of Outlook and Microsoft Teams. It may also check both versions are compatible with each other.

3. Check the Teams Add-in: Ensure the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Outlook is installed and enabled. To do it-

  • Open Outlook on your system.
  • Click on File and select Options.
  • Choose the Add-ins tab from the Options box.
  • Select Com Add-ins from the manage box and click on Go.
  • Ensure the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Outlook is checked.

4. Check Account Settings: Ensure that you are signed into the same account in both Teams and Outlook and also check that your account has the appropriate permissions.

To check your Outlook email account- Open Outlook on your system. Navigate to File >> Account Settings >> Account Settings. Check the email account listed.

To Check Teams- Open Teams. Click on your profile picture to see the signed-in account.

5. Reinstall Microsoft Teams: If none of the above solutions work and the Microsoft Teams meeting option not available inĀ  Outlook then reinstall Microsoft Teams to fix this issue. First of all, navigate to Control Panel>> Programs >> Program and features to uninstall Teams and then download and install the latest version of Teams.