How to share your screen on a Mac in Microsoft Teams

Step 1: Open System Settings

  1. Click the Apple menu  in the top-left corner.
  2. Choose System Settings.

Step 2: Go to Privacy & Security

  1. In the sidebar, select Privacy & Security.
  2. Scroll down and click Screen & System Audio Recording.

Step 3: Allow Microsoft Teams

  1. In the Screen & System Audio Recording list, find Microsoft Teams.
    • If it’s not listed, open Teams and try to share your screen once—this prompts macOS to request permission.
  2. Toggle ON the switch next to Microsoft Teams.

Step 4: Restart Microsoft Teams

  • Close Teams completely (right-click the icon in the Dock → Quit).
  • Then reopen Teams and try sharing your screen again.

Step 5 (Optional): Check Accessibility Permissions

If Teams still can’t control or show your screen:

  1. Go back to Privacy & Security.
  2. Click Accessibility.
  3. Make sure Microsoft Teams is enabled here too.

Step 6: Remove and Re-add (if needed)

If screen sharing still fails:

  1. Go back to Screen Recording → toggle Teams OFF.
  2. Reopen Teams and try to share again — macOS will prompt you to re-allow access.
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