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Information Technology Services
Remote Phone Access
Accessing Skype for Business from your home or university computer
Your MSU Denver phone number is not restricted to the handset in your office; it can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection using the Skype for Business app and your MSU Denver NetID. Skype for Business functions as a virtual phone, allowing you to make and receive phone calls, check your voicemail, join conference calls, and more, all through your computer.
Speakers and a microphone are required to use Skype for Business. Most MSU Denver laptops have built-in speakers and a microphone, but you can use a headset or other speaker/microphone combination, if desired.
How to access your MSU Denver phone from home
Make sure you have already installed Skype using Software Self Service (University-owned, installed by default) or Microsoft Support (Home computers).
1) Open the Start Menu.
2) Enter your MSU Denver email address when prompted. If this is your first time logging in to Skype for Business, you will also need to enter your email/NetID password.
3) Click Sign In.
You are now signed in and ready to use Skype for Business.
Make sure you have already installed Skype for Business using Software Self Service (University-owned, make sure to select "Skype for Business", not "Skype") or Microsoft Support (Home Computers)
1) From the Go menu, open the Applications folder. Locate the Skype for Business application in the list and double-click it to open it.
2) Enter your MSU Denver email address when prompted, then click Continue.
3) Enter your MSU Denver email/NetID password when prompted, then click Sign In.
You are now signed in and ready to use Skype for Business.
Learn how to Make & Receive calls, Chat and More
https://support.office.com/en-us/skype-for-business