How do I change the background of Microsoft Teams when I only have a personal free account?

Anonymous
2021-11-24T15:26:27+00:00

Hello,

I have an remote interview scheduled with a company that uses Microsoft Teams as its video conferencing app.

I have signed up for a free personal Microsoft Teams account, however, thru this, I can't even log in. I can login thru the the web app, however, there is no place there where I can change my background. My office is in my 'unfinished' garage. I am not going to be on a video conference interview with that in my background.

EVERY OTHER VIDEO CONFERENCING APP ALLOWS YOU TO DO THIS WITH THEIR FREE VERSION!!!!

I seriously will tell them "I will not use Microsoft Teams for the interview" for the reason stated above.

If I am missing something here, can you direct me how to do it. This is not an acceptable answer:
"Wait until the other party schedules the meeting and once you join, you can change your background"

Thank you,

Steve Braich

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Settings | Online status

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-11-24T15:58:53+00:00

    Hello, Steve3POh

    I am Igor and I will be glad to help you with this question :)

    You should sign up to a free teams organization account, the personal version has a lot of limitations and they are not the same.

    Please sign up to a free teams accout following steps below

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sign...

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