You may already have a Microsoft account which you use to log into Skype, if not its quick and easy to create one - just click here and follow the instructions to 'Sign up now' To communicate between Lync and Skype, first the Skype user must be signed in with a Microsoft account (i.e.In this cases we recommend Skype as an alternative. Lync is the tool that CIS recommends and supports to connect for your University business - it is configured for your University account and so quick and easy to use. However, there are instances where it is not possible, or appropriate to use it. Skype and Lync are very similar tools and they are also compatible - i.e.
