How to install the Microsoft Teams integration for Continu — first-time setup, app publishing, and auto-install.
The Microsoft Teams integration brings Continu into Teams for notifications and content access without leaving Teams. Setup requires a Teams Global Administrator role for the initial install.
Installing for the First Time
1. Ensure the administrator has the Teams Global Administrator role. Verify via Microsoft Entra Admin Center: Users > select user > Assigned roles.
2. Start the integration flow from Continu's integration page.
3. Once the administrator authorizes the app, they'll be redirected back to Continu. A green banner indicates success.
Publishing the App to Your Company Catalog
To make the app discoverable for users:
1. Visit the Teams Admin Center.
2. Navigate to Teams App > Manage App and search for Continu.
Auto-Install for All Users (Optional)
Recommended but not required. Auto-installs the Continu app for every user in the tenant.
1. In the Teams Admin Center, navigate to Teams App > Setup Policies > Global (or create a new policy for selected users).
2. Add the Continu app under installed apps.
3. Turn on Upload Custom Apps and User Pinning.
With these settings, the app installs automatically for each user.
Updating the Integration
For updates, the same authorization flow can be re-run by the administrator. After updating, users may need to restart Teams Desktop or log out and back in for the changes to apply.
Configuration Pitfalls
403 Errors During Install or Update. Often caused by browser session state. Try the install in a new incognito window.
Missing Global Administrator Role. The administrator running the integration must have the Teams Global Administrator role. Without it, the authorization fails.
App Not Appearing After Install. If the app doesn't appear for users after auto-install setup, have them restart Teams Desktop or re-login.
Skipping App Publishing. Without publishing the app to the company catalog, users can't find or install it themselves. Either publish or use auto-install.
See Also
- Notifications: Architecture and Strategy — the strategic anchor.
- Enabling Slack For Continu — Slack integration.