Lync installation on MAC
Lync For Mac; Download Microsoft Lync For Mac; Lync: Mac 2011 is an aging client, with two product replacements out for it already (Skype for Business, and the new Microsoft Teams). Plus, it’s the Mac client, so the install base is likely on the smaller side. This issue occurs because the Lync for Mac 2011 client redirects the user to an incorrect URL for the Exchange Autodiscover service. Therefore, when the user tries to retrieve calendar information from the client, the process is unsuccessful.
To install “Microsoft Lync for MAC” on your MAC Computer First download the disk image (.dmg) installation from:
Use following username and password to download this image:
Username: lync
Password: lync123
Username: lync
Password: lync123
Once you download this disk image, disk image should automatically mount and window should pop-up with option to install this (depending on the MAC OS version and your security settings). If it doesn’t automaticly open – use Finder, doubleclick the file to mount it and then run the installation. The end result should be that you now have the Microsoft Lync on your Desktop.
You will require Sign-in name, ERGOMED username and password in order to run the Microsoft Lync application. Please contact Support team at [email protected] to get your Sign-in information.
The Lync 2011 client for Mac needs to be manually reconfigured to reconnect.
- Start Lync for Mac.
- Enter your email address, user ID, and password.
![Lync Lync](/uploads/1/1/8/7/118795105/512684292.png)
To configure additional options for connecting to Lync Online, click Advanced (at the bottom).
You can configure the following options:
- Manual Configuration: Select this option if automatic configuration is failing, and specify the following values:
- Internal server name: sipdir.online.lync.com:443
- External server name: sipdir.online.lync.com:443
- Kerberos authentication: Leave this option cleared. Office 365 uses the Windows Azure AD authentication system for authentication.
Click 'OK'- Manual Configuration: Select this option if automatic configuration is failing, and specify the following values:
Returning to the login, ensure that your User ID has your complete MyUNL username, including the '@unl.edu'. Click 'Sign in' and you will login to the system.
STEP #2 - Following Lync Migration
Use the screenshot you made in Step #1 as a guide to re-adding your contact list.
Here's how to add contacts.
Lync 2010 Mobile Apps
For iPhone
For Android
For Windows Phone
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The Lync 2013 mobile client will not work with Lync Online. Users may still use the Lync 2010 mobile client.
Please note this only applies to the mobile clients, the Lync 2013 desktop client works with Lync Online.
Please note this only applies to the mobile clients, the Lync 2013 desktop client works with Lync Online.