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Asked by: Magne Beine
technology and computing web conferencingHow do I import contacts from Skype to Skype for business?
Methods of (Attempted) ContactImport
In the Skype client, click Contacts.Move to Advanced, and click “Backup Contacts toFile…” Name the backup file, save it to a location ofyour choosing, and done. You now have a VCard (. vcf) containingyour Skype Contacts.
Similarly one may ask, how do I transfer Skype contacts to Skype for business?
- In the Search box, type the Skype name or email address of theaccount you want to send contacts to.
- Select your other account from the search results and start aconversation.
- Select the Contact Card button.
- Select the radio button next to each contact you want tosend.
- Select the Send button.
- Sign in to Skype.
- Press the device's menu button or tap the menu icon.
- From your profile, scroll down to the bottom and tap Settings> Sync contacts.
- Select one of the following sync options: Sync all: This willadd all your Skype contacts to your Android phonebook.
- Tap OK.
Accordingly, how do I import Skype contacts to Skype?
To back up your contact list and transfer it to your newSkype account:
- Sign in to Skype with your old account details.
- Click Contacts, then click Advanced > Backup Contacts toFile.
- Navigate to where you want to save the file on your computer,then click Save.
- Click Skype > Sign out to sign out of your old account.
To connect with a person in another organisation -Windows
- Open Skype for Business (Lync).
- Click the Add Contact icon.
- Select Add a Contact Not in My Organization, then Skype forBusiness.
- Type the person's email (or IM) address.
- Select a Contact Group and Privacy Relationship for thecontact.
- Click OK.