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# Link ServiceNow user account to Microsoft Teams application for Virtual Agent

# Link ServiceNow user account to Microsoft Teams
application for Virtual Agent {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Link your ServiceNow account to an Microsoft Teams application to access the non-public Virtual Agent topics that use ServiceNow records.

## Before you begin

Role required: user

The authentication step occurs in your instance or in a Service Portal set by your admin.

## Procedure

1. Open the Microsoft Teams application.
2. Find your Virtual Agent bot.
3. Start a conversation with your Virtual Agent bot.  
   The bot then presents a prompt that provides options to authenticate Link to ServiceNow, continue as a guest user, or see the help menu Check out Tips.

4. Select Link to ServiceNow to authenticate.  
   Authentication directs you to your instance or a Service Portal set by your admin. If you aren't already logged in to your instance or a Service Portal, you're prompted to enter your login credentials.  
   Note:  
   The administrator can auto-link the ServiceNow user accounts to Microsoft Teams. For more information, see [Account linking in pre-built messaging integrations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=va-adapter-autolinking&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-conversational-interfaces&ft:locale=en-US).
5. On the confirmation dialog, select Confirm to link your account.