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Add icon to MS Teams Side Bar
Hi
I wanted to add an icon to the side bar in MS Teams and then it opens up a page in the right pane which I'd like to customise further, how do I do this
Hi Lefty2270,
yes, you can also create a Power Apps Canvas App and then add it to Microsoft Teams.
Add your canvas apps to Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Power Apps
The choice depends on your specific requirements and familiarity with the tools. If you’re comfortable with Power Apps and it meets your needs, creating a Canvas App and publishing it to Teams can be a simpler approach.
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Hi Lefty2270,
to be able to do that you need to:Create a Microsoft Teams App:
- Use the Microsoft Teams Toolkit or Microsoft App Studio to set up your app project.
- Microsoft Teams Toolkit
- Microsoft App Studio
Build apps for the Microsoft Teams platform - Teams | Microsoft Learn
Define Tabs and Configure Manifest:
- Define tabs in your manifest.json file.
- Specify the icon, title, and other configurations.
- Manifest documentation
Create application manifest (microsoft.github.io)
Host Your Content:
- Host your content (e.g., web page) with a reachable URL.
- Hosting options
Add Your App to Teams:
- Upload your app package via the Teams admin portal or app catalog.
- App distribution
Upload your custom app - Teams | Microsoft Learn
Overview - Distribute your app - Teams | Microsoft Learn
Installation and Testing:
- Install your app in Teams to see the sidebar icon.
Further Customization:
- Update the manifest and code as needed.
- Thanks for the detailed response.
Is it more simpler to create a Power Apps Canvas App and and publish this to MS Teams?Hi Lefty2270,
yes, you can also create a Power Apps Canvas App and then add it to Microsoft Teams.
Add your canvas apps to Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Power Apps
The choice depends on your specific requirements and familiarity with the tools. If you’re comfortable with Power Apps and it meets your needs, creating a Canvas App and publishing it to Teams can be a simpler approach.
