If you’ve been invited to an online meeting but don’t have Microsoft Lync 2010 communications software installed on your computer, you can join using Microsoft Lync Web App.
To use Lync Web App, you’ll need a supported operating system and browser. For details about the various operating systems and browsers that are supported, along with any limitations, see the TechNet article Lync Web App Supported Platforms. Should I remove Microsoft Lync Web App Plug-in by Microsoft? Lync Web App is the browser-based version of Lync 2010 that allows people who don’t have a Lync account and haven’t installed the Lync client to participate in Lync meetings, using either a Windows or Macintosh operating system. Microsoft office 2011 update for mac os catalina. Feb 16, 2018 This table compares the Meetings features available to users of the Skype for Business client, Skype for Business Web App, Skype Meetings App, and Lync Web App. Lync Web App is listed for feature comparison purposes: a user would only be downloading and using Lync Web App if the meeting was hosted on a Lync 2013 server.
Mar 07, 2020 After that a new window opens with the title 'Microsoft Lync Web App' in which I can choose a username and tick two boxes, the first one is 'remember me' and the second 'Install plugin-software Lync Web App' (which I thought I just did, but I will tick it just in case there is a second install I need to allow). Oct 28, 2012 Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program. Microsoft virtual pc for mac 6.1 review. It’s a slimmer version of the full Lync.
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What is Lync Web App?
Lync Web App is the browser-based version of Lync 2010 that allows people who don’t have a Lync account and haven’t installed the Lync client to participate in Lync meetings, using either a Windows or Macintosh operating system. It’s a “light” program that takes up very little space on your hard drive and is relatively quick to start using.
Who is it for?
Lync Web App is designed mainly for external partners, such as salespeople, who are invited to Lync meetings, but it is also useful for employees who are not at their usual computer at meeting time, or have not yet upgraded to Lync 2010.
To check whether you or a colleague will be able to use Lync Web App, see Supported platforms for Lync Web App.
What can it do?
During a meeting, Lync Web App provides many Lync features; these include meeting-wide instant messaging (IM), phone-based audio, file distribution, presenting with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics program, and desktop and program sharing.
Notes:
Sharing and presenting features are dependent on permission levels set by the meeting organizer, so they may not be available. Only users with presenter privileges can share files and programs.
The first time that you initiate a sharing session, you will be prompted to download the required sharing plug-in.
Lync Web App cannot be used to schedule meetings or to exchange instant messages with individual meeting attendees.
Where do I start?
In addition to needing one of the supported operating system and Internet browser combinations, an Internet connection, a phone (unless you’re also running Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2), and an invitation to a Lync meeting, you will also need the Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 browser plug-in, or a later version of Silverlight, installed on your computer before your first online meeting.
For a list of supported operating system and browser combinations, see Supported platforms for Lync Web App.
To download Silverlight, visit the following Web site: Download Microsoft Silverlight.
With these requirements in place, you’ll be ready to get started. To learn how, see Quick Start: Participate in online meetings with Lync Web App.
About the App
- App name: Microsoft Lync Web App Plug-in
- App description: microsoft-lync-plugin (App: LWAPluginInstaller.pkg)
- App website: http://office.microsoft.com/Lync
Lync Web App Plugin For Mac
Install the App
- Press
Command+Spaceand type Terminal and press enter/return key. - Run in Terminal app:
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)' < /dev/null 2> /dev/null ; brew install caskroom/cask/brew-cask 2> /dev/null
and press enter/return key.
If the screen prompts you to enter a password, please enter your Mac's user password to continue. When you type the password, it won't be displayed on screen, but the system would accept it. So just type your password and press ENTER/RETURN key. Then wait for the command to finish. - Run:
brew cask install microsoft-lync-plugin
Lync Web Plugin Download
Done! You can now use Microsoft Lync Web App Plug-in.