Install and Log in to Skype for Business for Windows
Skype for Business is available as part of the Office Professional Plus package for standalone Windows PCs (non-ISD managed). This guide describes how to install and log in to the application.
This guide is aimed at...
- Staff
Before you start...
You will need:
- Installed Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 operating system.
Instructions
1. Download and install Office Professional Plus by visiting the Office365 Professional Plus website.
2. Open Skype for Business:
- Windows 7
Select Start. Select All programs. Select Microsoft Office 2013 and then Skype for Business 2015
- Windows 8 or 8.1
Select Start or press the Start key. Select the down-arrow to navigate to Apps. Select Microsoft Office 2013 and then Skype for Business 2015
- Windows 10
Select Start or press the Start key. Scroll down the program list and select Skype for Business
3. Log in by entering the following:
Sign-in address: userID @ ucl.ac.uk
Password: Your UCL Password
Tick or un-tick save my password as preferred and select Sign In.

Fig 1. Sign In Menu
4. To Sign Out, select the Settings cog icon > File > Sign Out

Fig 2. Sign Out option
Help & Support
For further help and assistance you will need to contact the IT Services.