Overview

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There are two way to schedule meetings with Skype for business: through your Outlook email client or through the Outlook Web App (Office 365).

 

Critical Concepts

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• Requirements: Office 365 business or enterprise subscription that includes Skype for Business (login and password required)
• You can schedule a Skype for Business meeting with someone even if they don't have Skype for Business.  Provide your non-UCSD meeting invitees with instructions for using the free Skype for Business Web App

 

Steps to Take

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Using Microsoft Outlook

1. In your Outlook Calendar, click on New Skype Meeting
   
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2. Fill out the fields as you would for a standard Outlook meeting (To, Subject, Start Time, etc.)
3. You can use the Skype Meeting Options to control who is a presenter and who has active IM (chat), audio and video
4. Click Send

 

Using Outlook Web App

1. Click the:
   
   • Calendar tab: select the date you want and then click New Event
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   • People tab: select a contact or group and then click Schedule meeting under their name
2. In the meeting window, click Online meeting
3. Fill in the appropriate fields (add participants, set date/time, etc.)
4. Click Send