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Connect to Skype for Business Online using PowerShell

If you're an IT administrator looking to manage your organization's Office 365 account, connecting to Skype for Business Online is an essential task. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to establish a connection using PowerShell.

Before you begin, make sure you have the necessary tools installed on your system. You can download and install each of the following:

* Windows PowerShell

* Microsoft Online Services Sign-in Assistant

Once you've installed these tools, follow these steps to connect to Skype for Business Online:

1. Open the Windows PowerShell as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting 'Run as administrator.'

2. Import the Lync Online module using the following command: `Import-Module -Name Microsoft.Lync-online`

3. Set the execution policy for PowerShell to allow remote-signed scripts by running the following commands:

`Set-ExecutionPolicy “RemoteSigned” -Scope CurrentUser -Confirm:$false`

`Set-ExecutionPolicy “RemoteSigned” -Scope Process -Confirm:$false`

4. Create a credential object using your global administrator login credentials and save it to a variable named `$credential`. You can do this by running the following command:

`$credential = Get-Credential -Username -Password `

5. Import the basic 365 PowerShell commands using the following command: `Import-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell`

6. Finally, connect to Skype for Business Online using the saved login credentials by running the following command:

`Connect-MsolService -Credential $credential`

Once you've completed these steps, you should be connected to your Office 365 account and ready to manage your organization's Skype for Business Online configuration.

Remember that connecting to Skype for Business Online requires administrative privileges, so make sure you're running PowerShell as an administrator. With these steps, you'll be able to effectively manage your Office 365 account using PowerShell.

Connect to skype for business online powershell