Anyone at NCU can create a team, and teams don't expire on their own. That means owners need to close them down when the work is done. Here's how to create, archive, and delete a team.
Before you create a team
- Check whether a team for this already exists. A new channel in an existing team is often better than a new team.
- Give it a clear name so people can find it, like “Registrar Office” or “Fall Welcome Week 2026.”
- Add at least two owners, so the team isn't stuck if one person leaves NCU.
Create a team
In Teams, select Teams > + (Create or join) > Create team. Name it, choose who can join, and add members.
When the work is done
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What happens
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Best when
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Archive
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The team becomes read-only. Everything stays, and an owner can restore it later.
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A finished project or a past year you may need to look back at
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Delete
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The team, its channels, chats, and files are removed.
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You're sure no one needs anything in it
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Find the team
Select Teams, then point to the team name and select More options (…).
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Archive or delete
Choose Archive team or Delete team, and confirm. If you don't see them, select Manage team first. Only owners can do this.
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Save what you need before deleting
Download or move any files people still need first. Deleted teams can only be recovered for a short time, and only by IT.
Get help
Still need help? Submit a request through Microsoft Teams, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.