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# Connecting to Microsoft Teams

The **Microsoft Teams** data provider allows **PADS4** to connect to a **Microsoft Teams Azure environment** and retrieve scheduled **Teams meetings** for use in **PADS4 presentations**.

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### **Prerequisites**

Before setting up the **Microsoft Teams Data Provider**, ensure the following requirements are met:

1. **SSL Certificate Setup**
   * Your **PADS4 server** must have an **SSL certificate** configured.
   * Communication must be established through **HTTPS**.
   * More details can be found in the **PADS4 Partner Portal** under *PADS4 and SSL Certificates*.
2. **Azure IT Administrator Access**
   * You need an **Azure IT Administrator** to link the **PADS4 server** to the correct **Microsoft Teams Azure environment**.
3. **Microsoft Teams User with Proper Permissions**
   * The selected **Teams user** must have the necessary **permissions** and **licenses** to access **calendar information**.
4. **Microsoft Teams Configuration in PADS4**
   * Configure **Microsoft Teams credentials** in **PADS4 CTRL Center** under the **Credentials section**.
   * Ensure an **Azure Administrator** is available for the initial setup.

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### **Steps to Add/Modify a Microsoft Teams Data Provider**

#### **1. Start the Data Provider Wizard**

* Open the **Data Provider Wizard** in PADS4.
* Follow the steps for **Adding a Data Provider** or **Editing a Data Provider**.
* Select **Microsoft Teams** as the **provider type**.

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#### **2. Configure Microsoft Teams Connection Settings**

* **Teams Parameters – User Token**
  * Retrieve the **user token** from **PADS4 CTRL Center** under the **Credentials tab**.
  * If you have not configured the **Azure environment** and **Teams user**, follow the **PADS4 tutorial** for **Azure integration**.
  * Copy and paste the **user/refresh token** into the appropriate field.
* **Use a Different PADS4 Server (Optional)**
  * If you have multiple **PADS4 servers**, you can select a different one with an existing **Teams connection**.
* **Preview Data**
  * Click the **Preview** button to view the **current data** retrieved from the configured **Teams user**.

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#### **3. Finalize the Setup**

* Click **Next** to continue.
* Complete the setup by following the remaining steps in the **Data Provider Wizard**.

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### **Additional Notes**

* If you encounter **connection issues**, verify that your **PADS4 server**, **Teams user**, and **Azure configuration** are set up correctly.
* Ensure the **Teams user** has the correct **permissions and licenses** to access **calendar data**.
* For more information, consult the **PADS4 Partner Portal** or contact **Azure IT support**.

This setup allows **PADS4** to **retrieve and display Microsoft Teams meeting data** in **real-time** within your **presentations**.