SSKB-0037-133-p_How to add contacts on Skype for business

SSKB-0037-133-p_How to add contacts on Skype for business

Add a contact who is in your organization

1. In the search box, type the person's name, IM address, or phone number.

2. As you type, the view automatically changes to My Contacts, which lets you search your organization's address book.
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4. Right-click the person's picture > Add to Contacts List > choose the contact group.

Add a contact who has a Skype account

1. In the search box, type the person's name, email address, IM address, or Skype phone number.

2. As you type, the view changes to My Contacts. Choose Skype Directory.

3. Right-click the person's picture > Add to Contacts List > choose the contact group.

IMPORTANT: After you add the person to your contacts list, their status is Pending. They are supposed to sign in to Skype and accept your request.

4. If you sent your Skype contact a request and they never receive it, ask them to send you a request to chat. In these instances, that often establishes the connection.

Add an external contact (someone not in your organization or using Skype)

1. In Skype for Business, choose the contacts icons as shown below. Then choose Add a contact not in my organization > Other.

2. Type the person's email address.
3. Right-click the contact you just added, and choose See Contact Card.
4. Choose Add.

SSKB-0037-133-p_How to add contacts on Skype for business