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Upgrade from Lync 2010 to Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

Still using Lync? Bring meetings, chat, people, and files together with Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365.

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Microsoft Teams

Support for Lync 2010 has ended.

Upgrade to Microsoft 365 today and get Microsoft Teams. It brings together online meetings, chat, file sharing, and more.

Meet Microsoft Teams + Microsoft 365 Apps for business

Microsoft Teams replaced Lync. It has all the features of Lync plus powerful capabilities that make it easier to connect, share, and collaborate across devices and locations. It’s part of most Microsoft 365 Apps for business plans.

Communicate across devices

Connect from PC/Mac, landline, or mobile device—and invite up to 250 people to join the call or chat.

Collaborate with ease 

With 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, you can back up, share, and coauthor workbooks from any device.

Take apps on the go

Keep your business on track from wherever you are using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 mobile apps.

Always up to date

Get exclusive, new features and security updates available only for Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365.

Compare Lync 2010 and Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365 

  Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365 
*included with Microsoft 365 plans
Lync 2010

Outlook integration

Easily schedule, join, and add people to meetings based on your company’s Outlook calendar.

Included

Desktop and app sharing

Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.

Included

Multi-party HD video

Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once.

Included

Offline messaging

No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in.

Included

Share files via chat

Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams.

Included

Always up to date

Always have the latest productivity apps, features, and services.

Included

Lync 2010 resources

Lync 2010 help topics

Find user guides, training, and other support for Lync 2010.

Other versions of Office

Learn about other versions of Office and how you can upgrade to the new Microsoft 365.

Download Office 2010

Download and install Office 2010 using an existing product key.

Get it now

Microsoft Teams is part of select Microsoft 365 plans.

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Our sales specialists are available to answer your questions. Our sales agents are available to answer your questions. Available M-F 9 AM to 5 PM.

  • Microsoft Teams with a Microsoft 365 subscription is the latest version of Microsoft Teams. Previous versions include Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Lync 2007. Microsoft Teams is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.
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