Skype for Business, Windows Client Installation

On this page, you can find installation instructions for Skype for Business Windows client. Both automatic and manual installation instructions are included.

If you are a Windows user, Skype for Business may be installed automatically by your department's IT pros, or you can install it yourself.

For Windows users who want to install Skype for Business themselves

The Skype for Business client is part of the Office 365 package.  You can find the Office 365 offer on the Webstore at:

https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=2816

If you need to install Skype for Business client standalone for Mac it is available at:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54108
Standalone Skype for Business for windows is no longer offered on the Webstore, install the complete Office 365 package instead.

Update Skype for Business BEFORE first use

Important updates for Skype for Business have been released since Microsoft created the Skype for Business installation package provided on the Webstore.

See Minimum Client Versions Required to get the latest updates for Skype for Business.

Starting Skype for Business for the first time

Click Start -> All Programs -> Skype for Business.

During the first time, you will be prompted to sign in.

  1. In the Sign-in address box, enter yournetid@illinois.edu
    • (Or, if you are an AITS employee, use yournetid@uillinois.edu)
  2. Click the Sign In button.
  3. User Name: UOFI\yournetid
  4. Password: your AD password
  5. Select remember password if you want this information remembered.
  6. Let Lync run in the background of your computer throughout the day.

To sign out of Skype for Business

When you have signed out of Skype for Business, you cannot make phone calls, including to 911. Stay signed in to Skype for Business during working hours in order to be able to make phone calls.
  • Click File, Sign out on the menu bar if shown at the top of the Skype for Business program window.
or
 
  • Click the presence state menu directly under your name at the top of the Skype for Business window and choose Sign out.

To completely quit the Skype for Business application (normally not necessary), right click the Skype for Business icon in the icon tray and choose Exit.

Setting automatic updates

For Windows Skype for Business users, automatic Microsoft updates are important. Setting automatic updates will make sure your system keeps itself current automatically.

(Optional) Adding your picture to your profile

Skype for Business, Change your picture



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Owner:Lync M.Group:University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:2015-03-25 11:59 CDTUpdated:2022-11-28 10:22 CDT
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