Explaining Microsoft 365 Groups Connectors

Posted on Monday January 16, 2023

Microsoft 365 Groups connectors allow users to send messages and files to anyone in the group, regardless of whether they are using Outlook, SharePoint, or Yammer. This makes it easy for team members to collaborate and share resources seamlessly. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using Microsoft 365 Groups connectors and how they can improve your team's collaboration.

How Microsoft 365 connectors function

Microsoft 365 Groups connectors help businesses easily link different applications and services with their Microsoft Groups feed. This enables users to access information from external sources such as Twitter, Trello, and Slack without switching between tabs in their web browsers.

To illustrate, right within Outlook, connector cards enable you to see and interact with your team's Trello activities. Without leaving Outlook, you'd be able to quickly and easily input comments on a Trello event card and even assign new tasks.

In addition, connectors provide notifications about events and changes via pop-up messages or emails. This leads to improved communication across the team. The connectors feature also allows users to customize the frequency of emails and updates, which will help them keep their Outlook inbox neat and organized.

The powerful integration capabilities of Microsoft 365 Groups connectors make it easier than ever to keep everyone on the same page regardless of the system or platform being used.

Configuring a connector

Microsoft 365 lets users develop, configure, and share their own connectors across their organization. As soon as a connector is configured for the group, it will be accessible to other members. However, only the one who set up the particular connector can modify its settings.

Connectors also enables businesses to embed a “Connect to Microsoft 365” button on sites. Users can use this button to connect with customized services. In essence, this turns your Microsoft 365 client into a centralized hub for third-party apps, allowing your team to connect and collaborate more easily.

Accessing connectors

Keep your Microsoft 365 Groups connected with essential services and apps by using connectors:

1. Select a Group from your Outlook page.
2. At the top of the page, click on the "Connectors" tab.
3. Select the applications and services best suited for your group, then integrate them with any Outlook groups you have.

The Groups app from Microsoft is just one example of how easy it is to integrate various software tools to improve workplace productivity. If you’re interested in learning about what Microsoft apps can do for your business, don’t hesitate to contact our team of IT experts today. We would be happy to discuss the many benefits of using Microsoft products and help you find the best solution for your needs.