Upgrade from Lync 2013 to Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

Still using Lync? Get online meetings, chat, file sharing, and more with Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Teams

Meet Microsoft Teams + Microsoft 365 Apps for business

Microsoft Teams replaced Lync, and 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 co-author 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.

Always up to date

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

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Lync 2013

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Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
 

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Lync 2013

One-click sign-on

Join meetings with a single click—no more dial-in numbers and passcodes.
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Desktop and app sharing

Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.
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Multi-party HD video

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

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

Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services.
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Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
 

*included with Microsoft 365

Lync 2013

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  • Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
     

    *included with Microsoft 365

    One-click sign-on

    Join meetings with a single click—no more dial-in numbers and passcodes.

    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 Office apps, features, and services.

    Included

    Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365
     

    *included with Microsoft 365

  • Lync 2013

    One-click sign-on

    Join meetings with a single click—no more dial-in numbers and passcodes.

    Included

    Desktop and app sharing

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

    Not Included

    Multi-party HD video

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

    Not 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.

    Not Included

    Share files via chat

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

    Not Included

    Always up to date

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

    Not Included

    Lync 2013

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Microsoft Teams with a Microsoft 365 subscription is the latest version of Lync. Previous versions include Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Lync 2007. Microsoft Teams is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.

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