Lync For Mac
- Microsoft Lync is the new rich client for Lync users on the Mac platform and offers integrated functionality for instant messaging, presence, conferencing and voice. Lync for Mac is designed to work with both Lync Server 2010 and Lync Online to help you.
- Microsoft Lync for Mac gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program. It’s a slimmer version of the full Lync client and provides the same core functionality.
- Mar 14, 2017 In the Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 Update volume window, double-click the Lync for Mac 2011 Update application to start the update process, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk.
Read this topic to learn about hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements for running Skype for Business on a Mac.
The Skype for Business on Mac Client is available for download.
Hardware and software requirements for Skype for Business on Mac
I'm working for an organisation that recently deployed Lync, but is unfortunately not Mac friendly. My problem is that I have a Mac - of course - and can't get my Lync for Mac client to log in. I'm also running Windows on a Virtual Machine on the same hardware, and I was able to get that to connect just fine.
Tinder for mac. The Skype for Business on Mac client requires Mac OS X El Capitan and higher, and uses at least 100MB of disk space. We support the use of all built-in audio and video devices. External devices must be in the Skype for Business Solutions Catalog.
Note
This list is preliminary and some devices may be qualified for Lync, but not supported on Skype for Business on the Mac.Refer to the System requirements for the minimum hardware required.
Legacy Mac clients
Skype for Business Server 2015 also supports the following legacy clients on computers that are running Mac OS 10.5.8 or latest service pack or release (Intel-based) operating systems (Mac OS 10.9 operating system is not currently supported). For details about supported features, see Desktop client feature comparison for Skype for Business.
Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 (see Lync for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide)
Microsoft Communicator for Mac 2011 (see Communicator for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide)
These clients are not supported by Skype for Business Server 2019.
Infrastructure requirements for Skype for Business on Mac
The Skype for Business on Mac client leverages both the Unified Communications Management Platform (UCMP) as well as the Unified Communications Web API (UCWA) that our mobility clients use.
The client has the same requirements as our mobility clients in that you must have an Access Edge Server and Reverse Proxy deployed in a supported configuration.
Authentication
The Skype for Business on Mac client supports Cert-based authentication, Microsoft Modern Authentication, and Multi-Factor Authentication when deployed and enabled.
Note
Due to a current limitation, the user's Exchange credentials must be the same as their Skype for Business credentials.
Certificates
Certificates in use on the Access Edge, Reverse Proxy and Front End servers must not use the SHA-512 hash algorithm.
The HTTP Certificate Revocation List must be defined and accessible by the client. For example, we don't support an LDAP entry in the certificate as your Certificate Revocation List.
DNS
Mobility must be properly deployed for the Skype for Business on the Mac client to function properly. A common failure scenario is to have both of the following DNS entries resolvable on the internal network:
Lync For Mac Office 365
lyncdiscoverinternal.<sipdomain>
lyncdiscover.<sipdomain>
For more information, refer to: Deploying Mobility in Lync Server 2013, and the Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Mobility Guide.
See also
Microsoft has rebranded its unified communications client, Lync, as Skype for Business. As of January 22, 2017, if you're running Windows, you'll see the Skype for Business interface. Lync for Mac still works to access IU's UniCom service.
Both Lync for Mac and Skype for Business allow you to:
- Chat using instant messaging
- Make PC-to-PC phone calls
- Make video calls
- Share files
- Share your desktop
- See others' availability and manage the information others see about you
Download For Skype For Business
The capabilities of Lync are integrated with Microsoft Office applications. For more about the Windows and Mac versions, see below.
Before attempting to use either client with Indiana University's UniCom service, see Get started with UniCom/Skype for Business.
For an introduction to UniCom, including how-to PDFs and videos, seeUniCom.
Additional resources are available at Learn how to use UniCom.
Mac
For a list of Lync for Mac features, see the ClientComparison Table. For additional support resources, see:
- Lyncfor Mac 2011 Deployment Guide (PDF)
- Lync for Mac Quick Tour (video)
Indiana University students, faculty, and staff can download Lync for Macfrom IUware.
Phones
Lync For Mac Skype
IU faculty and staff can obtain Lync-compatible devices (USB devices or IP phones) by going through their department telecommunications coordinators and/or their ITPros. For more about available devices, see About office telephone equipment at IU.
If you do not know who your telecommunications coordinator is, at IU Bloomington, call 812-856-2287; at IUPUI, call 317-274-3004. You can also emailCommunications Planning and Implementation.