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How to Display a Custom Microsoft Loop Template Directly in Teams

Bushra Parveen Sep 25, 2026 869 views

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The user wants to embed a custom Loop template or a connected SharePoint dashboard inside a Microsoft Teams channel to allow users to log and collaborate on incident information in real time.

How to Display a Custom Microsoft Loop Template Directly in Teams

Product: Microsoft Teams
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Setting up a centralized collaboration hub in a Teams channel for real-time data entry and incident management.
Observed behavior: Users need a direct way to access a custom Loop workspace, page, or SharePoint dashboard seamlessly within the Teams user interface.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary channel permissions in Microsoft Teams to add new tabs, and verify that the Microsoft Loop app is enabled for your organization by your IT administrator.

Solution 1Recommended

Add the Microsoft Loop App to Your Teams Channel

Use this solution to integrate the official Loop app, which allows you to access and share existing Loop workspaces and pages directly within your Teams environment.

If you have already created your custom template within a Loop workspace or page, the most direct way to display it is by adding the Loop app as a tab in your designated Teams channel.

Open your Teams Channel

Navigate to the specific Microsoft Teams channel where you want the Loop template to be displayed.

Add a new tab

Click the '+' (Add a tab) icon located at the top of the channel next to your existing tabs like Posts and Files.

Select the Loop app

In the search bar, type 'Loop' and select the official Microsoft Loop application from the list of available apps.

Choose your workspace or page

Follow the on-screen prompts to link your existing Loop workspace or select the specific page containing your custom template, then click 'Save' to pin it to the channel.

Add the Microsoft Loop App to Your Teams Channel

Seamless Collaboration: Once added, all channel members with the appropriate permissions can edit the Loop components in real time without leaving Teams.

Solution 2

Embed the SharePoint Dashboard as a Website or SharePoint Tab

If your custom Loop dashboard is heavily connected to SharePoint and cannot be directly embedded via the Loop app, you can display the SharePoint page itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pin a specific Loop component in a Teams chat instead of a channel?

Yes. You can copy the link to a specific Loop component from your workspace and paste it directly into a Teams chat. Once sent, it will render as an interactive component. You can then pin the chat message for easy access.

Why isn't the Loop app showing up when I search for it in Microsoft Teams?

If you cannot find the Loop app in the Teams app store, it is likely that your organization's IT administrator has disabled it in the Teams admin center, or your Microsoft 365 account does not have the required licensing for Loop.

Can external guest users edit a Loop page shared in a Teams channel?

External collaboration on Loop components depends entirely on your organization's tenant sharing settings. Currently, external sharing for Loop is restricted in many environments, so guest users may encounter access errors even if they are members of the Teams channel.

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