The Egnyte for Microsoft Teams Integration allows users to effectively integrate Egnyte's powerful file sync and sharing capabilities within Microsoft Teams. This article covers how to use Egnyte for Microsoft Teams Integration. This integration is currently available in both Desktop and Web versions of Microsoft Teams.
We have recently released a new version of our teams integration. For more information about the new versions are located here:
MS Teams - Admin Installation Guide
To learn more about Microsoft Teams, watch our democast
Cloud Storage Provider
With this integration, you can do the following within Microsoft Teams:
Add Egnyte as a Cloud Storage Provider (CSP) in the Files App
Have the ability to CRUD (Create, Rename, Upload, Delete) files within the Files App
Preview files from within the Microsoft Teams Files App
Launch file from Microsoft Teams into Egnyte - the ability to co-author Office documents
Pin an Egnyte folder to a Microsoft Teams File tab
Preview files from within the Microsoft Teams Files App
Launch file from Microsoft Teams into Egnyte - the ability to co-author Office documents
This section is Read-only
Adding Egnyte as a Cloud Storage (CSP) in the Files App
Add Egnyte as a Cloud Storage Provider Settings
Egnyte can be enabled as a Cloud Storage Provider on admin.teams.microsoft.com under the Files section
MS Teams Files App
Click on Add Storage on the Bottom Left Hand Corner of the Files App
Now, choose Egnyte
Authenticate to Egnyte with your Domain and allow access
Egnyte will now be loaded as a Cloud Storage option in Teams
Pin an Egnyte Folder to an MS Teams File Tab
This has read-only access.
In a Teams channel, Files Tab, click on Add Cloud Storage
Choose the Egnyte Options as Cloud Storage
If you haven't before, you may need to authorize Egnyte and then choose a Folder you would like pinned to your Teams channel
Now you will be able access Egnyte under the folder in the Teams channel (Again, this is read-only)
Egnyte As a Messaging Extension
Messaging extensions allow users to integrate their favorite apps and services directly into conversations with their colleagues. It is a quick and easy way to collaborate on content directly within Microsoft Teams.
With the Egnyte messaging extension, users can choose from their most recently-updated Egnyte files and share that link within the message.
Adding Messaging Extensions to your Teams
Go to the Teams Apps Store. You can get here through the [•••] icon in your channel
Search and select "Egnyte" from the menu
Select your team to add the Egnyte extension and click "Install"
After adding Egnyte, Teams will give you the option to add Egnyte to multiple places in Teams. Next, Pls, Select "Set Up" for Messaging
Enter in your company domain in the text box, then click "Save"
After successfully authenticating, Egnyte will post it to your channel
To access Egnyte, click on the [•••] icon to open the flyout menu. Here, you can see all of your messaging extensions
You also have the option to pin Egnyte directly into your messaging menu. To do so, click on the [•••] icon next to Egnyte and select "Pin"
To use the Egnyte messaging extension, click on the [•••] icon to search your most recent files or search for the files with the keyword, and it would show you the top 5 relevant choices.
Recent Files (default results):
Or, Search with "Keyword" (added in MS Teams 1.5R - Nov. 2020)
After selecting the file, you can now add it to your conversation.
Now the recipient can open the link to your Egnyte file directly from the chat window.
Egnyte As a Stand-alone Tab option:
With this integration, you can do the following within Microsoft Teams:
Pin an Egnyte folder to a Microsoft Teams tab
Create multiple Egnyte tabs in one team, each pointing to a different folder
Each tab can point to a different domain, pinned to a separate project folder
Only Egnyte admins can configure the Egnyte folder to show in the tab & Users will be able to see only folders they have access to based on their Egnyte account.
Additional Installation and System Requirements:
Egnyte Tab
Egnyte for Microsoft Teams tab app is available in the Microsoft Teams public view.
Egnyte Tab can be added from the (+) section of the Team's Channel. Clicking on the (+) symbol should show Egnyte as one of the App options.
Once you select the Egnyte app, you get a modal window to configure your Egnyte Domain
Once you enter the domain name, the Egnyte tab will be pinned to your Channel with "Shared" as the default starting folder
An Egnyte Admin who is also a member of the relevant Team can configure a new default starting folder by clicking the "Configure default folder (Admin only)" link in the top bar
The admin authorizes and chooses a team specific folder in Egnyte, and your team is all set to collaborate on that folder. Each individual user will still need to login as their user.
You can re-configure your default starting folder at any point. Should the need arise, you can log out of your domain and log back in as a different user.
Tab integration
The access to execute 3rd party Integrations like Office Online, DocuSign, Slack, etc., from the context menu or from the New button is NOW available in the Desktop App version of Teams as well from MS Teams 1.5R onwards (November 2020).
Known Issues and Limitations
- MS Teams application doesn't support Mobile web for the Egnyte Tab extension. Please use MS Teams Desktop and Web Client for this integration.
Internet Explorer 11
- Internet Explorer 11 is officially NOT supported by this integration. While most features should work, we are not actively working to support this browser.
CSP Integration
- CSV files are not able to be previewed.
- After previewing files on the Files App, you will be returned to your root directory.
Learn more about Microsoft Teams by watching a Quick Tip on Egnyte University: Egnyte as the Cloud Location in Microsoft Teams