Signing into Skype for Business (PC/Mac)

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  1. Stony Brook users search for Skype for Business on your computer or download it from the Office 365 portal: stonybrook.edu/office365
    1. External users may join a meeting by clicking on the meeting link and using the web app; they do not need Skype for Business on their computers to join a meeting and they do not need to sign in.  Instructions with screenshots:  https://it.stonybrook.edu/help/kb/joining-a-skype-for-business-meeting-from-a-link-sent-by-the-presenter
  2. At the sign in screen
    1. Enter your SBU email address for sign-in address (i.e., first.last@stonybrook.edu) and click Sign In or Continue
    2. Enter your NetID password for password, and click Sign In (if prompted, username is first.last@stonybrook.edu or sunysb.edu/netid)
  3. When you are signed in you will see your name and your availability status. You can also search for contacts within Stony Brook to chat or video conference with


    *You can create a meeting room link with people who do not have Skype or Skype for Business using the Web Scheduler:  https://it.stonybrook.edu/help/kb/scheduling-a-webinar-in-skype-for-business

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