
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 the pop-up window that appears as a result of the Skype call, you can make the call.KU Technology YouTube Instructional Videos > In order to retain the ability to use Skype in your browser all the time, you should select the option “Always run on this site”. It is possible for your browser to ask you for permission to run Skype for the first time you run Skype in a browser. When you are in the messaging pane, select a friend to call from the list of friends. How do I make Skype calls from my browser? A connection to the Internet is required if you wish to try Skype without downloading the software or registering. It is also possible to use Skype for Web, which is available from any supported web browser, instead of downloading the Skype app. Do you have to download Skype to use it?ĭownload the Skype app if you want to take advantage of all the benefits that Skype has to offer. When you’re away from home and you do not have access to your smartphone or computer, for example, and you’re not able to reach your loved ones, you’d use Skype for Web. All of your contacts and conversations are automatically loaded into the browser as soon as you launch it.


It is basically a web-based version of Skype with all of the features you can get from Skype.
