How to Install Microsoft Teams on Kali Linux
As of June 2024 Microsoft Teams isn’t officially available on Kali Linux (or any other linux for that matter). But many open-source clients are available for the same. In this article, we will install one such client “teams-for-linux” on Kali linux using Snap Package Manager using the following steps.
How to Install Microsoft Teams on Kali Linux
- Installing Microsoft Teams
- Step 1 – Update system
- Step 2 – Install snap package manager.
- Step 3 – Enabling system services
- Step 4 – Reboot System
- Step 5 – Updating snap store repositories
- Step 6 – Install teams-for-linux
- Step 7 – Verifying installation
- Uninstalling Microsoft Teams
Installing Microsoft Teams
Step 1 – Update system
We will use apt update and apt upgrade command to update kali linux with latest packages.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2 – Install snap package manager.
Once updating is completed. We will install snap package manager using apt install command.
sudo apt install snapd -y
Step 3 – Enabling system services
After installing snap package manager, we will use systemctl enable command to enable services.
sudo systemctl enable snapd apparmor
Step 4 – Reboot System
After installing and enabling services for snap, reboot system for applying changes at OS level.
systemctl reboot
Step 5 – Updating snap store repositories
Once rebooted, now we can use snap store for installation. First refresh repository using snap refresh command.
snap refresh
Step 6 – Install teams-for-linux
Once all repositories are refreshed, install teams using snap install command.
snap install teams-for-linux
Step 7 – Verifying installation
After installation is done, we can launch Teams from application menu as follows.
Uninstalling Microsoft Teams
To safely uninstalling teams, we will use snap remove command as follows.
snap remove teams-for-linux
Conclusion
In conclusion, while Microsoft Teams is not officially supported on Kali Linux or any other Linux distribution, various open-source clients such as “teams-for-linux” provide alternative solutions. This article has demonstrated how to install “teams-for-linux” on Kali Linux using Snap Package Manager. By following the outlined steps, users can effectively set up and utilize Microsoft Teams functionalities on their Linux systems. Additionally, the process includes instructions for uninstalling “teams-for-linux” using Snap Package Manager, ensuring flexibility and ease of management for users seeking to integrate Microsoft Teams into their Linux environments.