Skype for Business Online users can make one-to-one computer-based audio and video calls to other Skype for Business users using a PC and a web camera.

You can read more about instant messaging, presence, and contacts in Send an IM in Skype for Business. IM text is encrypted for enhanced security.Ĭonfigure how their own Skype for Business contact card appears to other people. Instant messaging is available for both Skype-to-Skype and multiparty communication. Send and receive text messages in real time over an Internet Protocol (IP) network, such as the internet, or an organization's corporate network. Skype for Business presence information is presented throughout the suite. Instant messaging, presence, and contactsĭisplay their presence status-for example, Available, Away, Do Not Disturb, or Offline-to let others know their availability. To get a local number, you can choose your locale from the drop-down list.

For additional information, work with your account team or call Microsoft support. Skype for Business provides support for the conference room devices listed here. To download the client for your mobile device, PC, or Mac, go to Download Skype for Business across all your devices. For a detailed comparison of the Skype for Business mobile clients, see the Mobile client comparison tables. To find out what your Skype for Business options are on a mobile device, see Install Skype for Business on a mobile device.įor a detailed comparison of the Skype for Business desktop and web clients, see Skype for Business Online client comparison tables. To find out what your Skype for Business Online client options are for Windows or Mac, see Install Skype for Business. The clients that are supported in Skype for Business Online are licensed separately.

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