Overview

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Follow these steps to download the Skype for Business application.  Most faculty, staff, and students will have access to Skype for Business.  

 

Critical Concepts

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• If you would like to learn more about how to use Skype for Business, see the Step-by-Step guide for New Users provided by Skype for Business on Youtube.
• If you do not have the option to download Skype for Business, contact your department system administrator, IT support person, or the ITS Service Desk.

 

Steps to Take

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On a Computer

If your computer already has a licensed copy of:

• Office 2013 or 2016 (PC), Skype for Business software is installed
• Office 2016 (Mac), Lync software is installed

Skype for Business software is also available for download as a standalone installation if you do not have Microsoft Office. For access and download:

1. Log in at onedrive.ucsd.edu
2. Click on the Settings (gear) icon in the top right hand corner, and near the bottom select Office 365.
3. In this Settings menu, click Software.
4. On the left side of the screen, click Skype for Business. 
5. Select Install to begin downloading Skype for Business. 

On a Mobile Device

See the Microsoft download center for Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad, and Android downloads.