How to update your background in Teams

Introduction

How to update your teams background

Instructions

Using virtual background images in Teams video meetings

• Change your background for a Teams meeting (must meet system requirements to use)

  • Add custom images (PNG) to the following locations to make available as backgrounds:
    • Windows: In a file explorer window, browse to or enter: C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds. (Replace with your StarID.)
    • Mac: In a file explorer window, browse to or enter: /users//Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/Backgrounds/Uploads. (Replace with your StarID.) You need to hold down the OPTION key before you choose GO from the Finder Menu to get the Library to appear.
  • Download SCSU-themed background.