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This page contains installation instructions for Skype for Business for Mac.
System Requirements
Skype for Business on Mac - available with Mac OS X El Capitan and macOS Sierra; Lync for Mac 2011 - available with Mac OS X Yosemite; Skype for Business mobile clients can be installed by visiting your App Store; Note: Windows users, if you are running Office 2010 or earlier, you need to upgrade to Office 2013 to use Skype for Business. Question: Q: Microsoft Lync 2011 and macOS Sierra I am posting this message in case others encounter a similar problem. After upgrading my Macbook Pro to the new macOS Sierra (v10.12), the Microsoft Lync 2011 client (v14.4.1) had a problem when attempting to connect with credentials for one of.
Make sure your computer will support Skype for Business:
- Lync for Mac 2011; Lync 2013; Lync 2010; Internet Explorer 6.0; InfoPath 2010; Hyper-V Server 2008 R2; Hyper-V Server 2008; Groove 2007; Front Page. MacOS Sierra 10.12 (16A323).dmg SHA1.
- Office for Mac 2011. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Lync have not been tested on macOS 10.13 High Sierra, and no formal support for this configuration will be provided. Since October 10, 2017, Office for Mac 2011. is no longer supported. This means there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support.
- Compatible Macs Casper Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Lync for Mac 2011 and Office for Mac Symantec Endpoint Protection Compatible Macs. MacOS Sierra will run on the following Macs: 2009 AND LATER. MacBook Air MacBook Pro Mac mini Mac Pro. Casper Admin fails with an error.
- OS X El Capitan (10.11), macOS Sierra (10.12), macOS High Sierra (10.13), or macOS Mojave (10.14)
- Skype for Business 16.22 or newer is required for macOS Mojave
- Outlook Mac build 15.27 (161010) or newer required for Outlook integration
- Make sure your computer is fully patched with security and software updates.
- Recommended hardware configurations are described on the Recommended Computer Configurations page.
If you previously had the Mac Lync 2011 client installed, you should perform a clean uninstall of the Lync before installing Skype for Business. Instructions for this can be found at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2691870/how-to-do-a-clean-uninstallation-of-lync-for-mac-2011.
Where to Download
If your computer is supported by the Endpoint Services Group, you can download Skype for Business by following the instructions at Endpoint Services, Munki, Installing Skype for Business.
Skype for Business is available as an individual download from the WebStore at https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=1569&shopby=2 or from Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54108.
Update Skype for Business BEFORE First Use
Important updates for Skype for Business are sometimes released after Microsoft creates the Skype for Business installation package.
Use Microsoft AutoUpdate on your Mac to keep your Office software up-to-date. You can manually check for updates by opening the Skype for Business client, then going to Help > Check for Updates
Signing In
- Sign-in address: [email protected]
- or, if you're an AITS employee, use [email protected]
- Password: AD password
How to use Skype for Business on Mac
On Skype for Business, Outlook, Training available, you can learn about upcoming UC training workshops, online training resources, and other tools.
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Owner: | Lync M. | Group: | University of Illinois Technology Services |
Created: | 2015-03-25 11:11 CDT | Updated: | 2020-03-16 17:16 CDT |
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