Using a desktop computer or laptop
Follow the steps to join your video appointment using a laptop or person computer. You do not need to download Microsoft Teams as you can join via the web.
1. From your laptop or computer log into your email account.
![Desktop and Laptop](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/Computer___laptop.png)
2. The email will be from Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, the sender name will begin with CHFT...
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/email3.png)
![Downards pointing arrow.](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/arrow.png)
3. Click on Join your appointment from the email.
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/join_your_appointment.png)
5. Enter your name and click on get started.
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/Where_it_says_Guest__enter_your_full_name..png)
7. Click on Join meeting lobby.
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/join_meeting_lobby.png)
4. Click on Join on the Web
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/joinontheweb.png)
6. Click on Allow camera and microphone.
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/allow_screen.png)
You can turn your video on and off- You might need to turn off your microphone
- You can send chat messages
- Once the appointment is complete, the clinician can end the call, or you can tap on the red phone icon to end the call.
![](/fileadmin/site_setup/contentUploads/Patient_Vistors/video_appointments/images/settings.png)