Connect

Sign In

Sign in to Skype for Business client (Windows) or Lync 2011 (Mac) using your username@ur.rochester.edu email address.

Windows Mac
Features

Presence

Set or update your availability and willingness to communicate with other users.

Windows Mac

Views

Change the view of your Skype client to display by contact group, availability statuses or your meeting schedule.

Windows Mac
Contacts

Add Contact

Add a University or external user to your contacts list.

Windows Mac

Create Groups

Assign your contacts to groups for easier sorting.

Windows Mac
Communicate

Instant Message

Send and receive messages through the Skype client with one or more contacts

Windows Mac

Voice Calling

Start a new voice call with a Skype contact or start the call from an instant message session.

Windows Mac

Video Calling

Start a new video call with a Skype contact or start the call from an instant message session.

Windows Mac
Collaborate

Create / Share Content

Share your screen(s) or a specific program, work together using PowerPoint or a whiteboard, or post a poll or question and answer session for participants.

Windows Mac

Meetings

Schedule or join a meeting with your contacts through Outlook or the Office 365 Portal

Guests

Participants without Skype for Business can join online meetings as a guest using the web app.

Windows Mac