How to Set Default Virtual Meeting Settings in Outlook

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Microsoft Outlook has multiple options for scheduling virtual meetings. The steps below review how to update your account settings to automatically add or remove virtual meeting links and choose your default virtual meeting provider (Zoom or Teams).

Steps

  1. Go to https://outlook.office.com/mail and sign in
  2. On the far top right, click the settings button (looks like a cog wheel).
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  3. Choose calendar on the left menu
  4. Choose Events and Invitations from the center menu.
  5. On the right side, you can customize your settings-
    • Check or uncheck "Add online meeting to all meetings"
    • Choose your default meeting provider
  6. Your settings will be saved automatically. If you use the Outlook Desktop client to manage your mail and calendar you need to log off of Outlook and back in (or reboot your computer) for the settings to take effect.

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