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Note: After changing your password, you may be prompted to enter your Exchange credentials. In the Username field, enter your KU Online ID followed by In the Password field, enter your KU Online Password.In the Sign-in Address field, enter your primary KU email address.Ĭompleting the steps above should be enough to sign you in, however, if prompted you will need to complete the following steps to finish signing-in.Select Skype for Business in the search results.Launch Skype for Business by selecting the Start Menu and searching for Skype for Business.Skype for Business is not available for Linux operating systems.Īfter your initial sign-in, Skype for Business will automatically launch upon startup for PC users unless you manually sign out. Skype for Business is available for both Windows and Mac computers. Skype for Business directly integrates with other services provided by KU IT including Outlook, OneNote and SharePoint. And, you can use Skype for Business from nearly any computer or mobile device, on campus or anywhere in the world you have Internet access. Skype for Business makes online communication more collaborative and engaging. With the click of a button you can open a text chat, make a voice or video call, or even start an online meeting. Skype for Business (Microsoft) is a powerful way to instantly communicate with KU students and colleagues, as well as others around the world. In this case please repeat the creation of the account with another Skype name.KU Technology YouTube Instructional Videos > If someone else already uses the Skype name which you have chosen you will receive a message. If you want to read them click on the links over the “I agree”-button. By this click you confirm that you accept the terms of use and the privacy statement of Skype. Then type in the text in the box – called “ captcha”, a kind of unique access control code – in the field below and finally click on “I agree – continue”. Please remember your Skype name and your password well. There are hints how to use it if you click on the question mark behind the input box.Īlso choose a password and repeat it. If you later give this Skype name to someone he/she may call you with it. The next field which is required to be filled in is the Skype name. You may also fill in the other information, but it is not necessary. Choose your country by clicking on its name of the selection list. Under profile information you only need to fill in the country: a selection of countries is offered if you click on the arrowhead. On this site please fill in your first name, last name and twice your email address. Open the website and click on “Join Skype”. So it is necessary to create an account first. Without Skype account it is not possible to call someone via Skype.
