
The Skype for Business app is installed separately from the rest of the Office apps. If they are using Macs, point them to Set up Lync for Mac 2011 for Office 365. Point them to these instructions: Install Skype for Business. Step-by-step installation instructions: If you have a small or medium-sized business, we recommend that you simply ask your users to install the Skype for Business app on their PC. For most small and medium-sized businesses If your users aren't allowed to install software on their devices, you'll need to install the Skype for Business app for them. Or they will need to be part of a local group that can install apps on their PC or devices. This way, Skype for Business will be set up with your domain, everyone will have their licenses, and you will have configured IM and Configure presence in Skype for Business Online for your organization.įor users to install the Skype for Business app, they need to be local admins on their PC or device. This article explains options for how you, the admin, can deploy the Skype for Business app to the people in your organization.īefore you deploy Skype for Business to your users, make sure you've done steps 1-3 in the article Set up Skype for Business Online. Skype for Business Online, excluding the service operated by 21Vianet in China, was retired on July 31, 2021. Remember that a successful upgrade aligns technical and user readiness, so be sure to leverage our upgrade guidance as you navigate your journey to Teams. If you want to upgrade your organization to Teams yourself, we strongly recommend that you begin planning your upgrade path today. If you haven't upgraded your Skype for Business Online users yet, they will be automatically scheduled for an assisted upgrade. Skype for Business Online operated by 21Vianet in China will be retired on October 1, 2023.
