

I use Skype for Business to connect with people who use consumer Skype. Cornell does not provide support for consumer Skype. Consumer Skype is not connected with Skype for Business and will continue to work as it does now. Microsoft has two separate services, Skype for Business, which is shutting down, and consumer Skype, accessed through.

You also may be able to browse to a folder called Conversation History in your Outlook application or Outlook on the Web. See Microsoft's instructions, Find a Previous Skype for Business Conversation. I want to review instant message history. Visit site about Microsoft Teams to get started and once you've installed your Teams app, ask questions at Teams Q&A. How do I learn more about Microsoft Teams? If your computer is part of CIT managed services, you may be able to find it to install under Software Center on Windows or Self Service on a Mac. If you don't and have administrator rights on your computer or device, you can download Teams apps from Microsoft. Many Cornell computers already have it installed as part of Microsoft Office. The important thing is that you and the people you communicate with find an app that will work for you other than Skype for Business. Depending on what you use Skype for Business for, Zoom or other communication or collaboration tools used in your unit might also work for you. Teams is suggested because it's part of Office 365 and has many similarities with Skype for Business, but if you prefer something else, feel free to use it. Microsoft suggests transitioning to their replacement product, Microsoft Teams. What's a recommended replacement for Skype for Business? Instant messaging is no longer available in Skype for Business and the app suggests Teams instead.

On June 30, CIT changed settings so meetings scheduled in Skype for Business will occur in Teams instead and no new meetings can be scheduled in Skype for Business. Microsoft is turning the service off completely on July 31, 2021. When is Skype for Business shutting down? Microsoft has replaced Skype for Business with Microsoft Teams, which has instant messaging and meeting functionality like Skype for Business, a more modern interface, more connections with other applications, and many additional features.
