Use deskbird in Microsoft Teams

The deskbird Microsoft Teams app lets you book desks and manage your schedule without leaving Teams. This article explains how to install the app yourself, pin it for quick access, make bookings, and configure your notification preferences.

1. Install deskbird from the Teams app store
2. Pin deskbird to your sidebar
3. Book a desk in Teams
4. Manage notifications in Teams
5. FAQs

1. Install deskbird from the Teams app store

You can install deskbird directly from the Microsoft Teams app store without any IT involvement:

1. Open Microsoft Teams and click the Apps icon in the left sidebar.
2. Type deskbird in the search bar.
3. Select the deskbird app from the search results.
4. Click Add to install the app to your Teams environment.

💡 If you cannot find deskbird in the app store, your IT administrator may need to allow the app first. Contact your internal admin or IT team for help.

2. Pin deskbird to your sidebar

Pinning deskbird keeps it visible in your Teams sidebar so you can reach it at any time:

1. After installing deskbird, find its icon in the left sidebar or in the Apps section.
2. Right-click the deskbird icon.
3. Select Pin from the context menu.

deskbird will now appear as a permanent entry in your Teams sidebar.

3. Book a desk in Teams

Once deskbird is installed in Teams, you can book desks and manage your schedule directly inside the app:

1. Click the deskbird icon in your Teams sidebar to open the app.
2. Use the booking interface to browse available desks, select a date, and confirm your reservation.
3. Your booking is immediately reflected in deskbird across all platforms.

💡 The deskbird Teams app is designed for desktop use. For mobile bookings, use the standalone deskbird mobile app.

4. Manage notifications in Teams

deskbird sends several types of notifications through Microsoft Teams to keep you informed:

• Desk booking notifications — sent when a desk booking is created, updated, or cancelled.
• Desk check-in reminders — sent when you need to check in for a desk booking, including QR code check-in scenarios.
• Meeting room check-in reminders — sent 2 hours before a booked meeting room starts.

💡 Check-in reminder notifications include a direct Check in button so you can confirm your booking without leaving Teams.

To turn Teams notifications on or off, go to: Profile / Initials (lower left) > Profile > Notifications.

5. FAQs