You can't expect to install something on users PCs and know it is going to lock out thier AD account without getting backlash from the users and management alike. It can be almost straight away or it can be up to a day later, but it WILL happen and just once. Once we unlock the account, put the password in and then reboot - the account will work OK. but at this stage, the account is locked.

This is obviously their normal Windows (AD) password. However, shortly after this, the user will get a popup saying they need toĮnter their Exchange credentials to get to their calendar service. That works just fine, Skype signs in and the user can skype people just fine. We get skype installed and configured to login as the correct user and provide the App Password (mfa). When we upgrade a client from their old office to the new Office 2016 from O365, we also set them up with Skype for Business 2016.Īs we insist on using MFA, we have an App password generated for the user. On Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram.Strange issue but it has done this on every single machine we have installed Skype for Business 2016 on, so a definite issue but not sure what to do to fix it yet. Skype Numbers and subscriptions will also be cancelled after January 10, 2018,' said Microsoft.įollow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews, also keep up with us

'If you decide not to transfer your Facebook account, we'll automatically refund your Skype Credit and subscriptions. You need to transfer your other important data such as your Skype number, subscription balance (if you have) and then update your Skype Manager account. Next, you need to backup your chat history (which is available on Skype for Windows desktop or Skype for Mac).

Now, you need to transfer your contacts from the Facebook account you were using to log in. If you have been logging into Skype via Microsoft, you should create a new Microsoft account or use your existing Microsoft account. 'Currently, using your Facebook account to sign in to Skype is not supported on Skype for Windows 10, the new Skype for Android and iPhone, and the new Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux.' 'Using a Microsoft Account will enable you to log in via single sign-in, unlocking all your Microsoft services - including Skype, Office Online, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and more - in one experience, with just one password,' the company wrote on its support page.

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