If the meeting request for a Lync Meeting includes a dial-in phone number and conference ID, then you can call into the meeting. Calling in is handy if you don’t have a computer or prefer to use a phone for audio.
Note: If you don’t want to call in with a phone, you can connect to the meeting by using Lync. For details, see Join a Lync Meeting.
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On your phone, dial the conference number listed in your meeting request.
Tip: If you’re traveling, click Find a local number in the meeting request to find the numbers available for your current location.
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Enter the Conference ID by using your phone dial pad.
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Enter a PIN and work number or extension only if:
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You’re the meeting leader (organizer) and calling from a phone that isn’t connected to your account, such as a cell phone.
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You’re an attendee of a secured meeting that requires admits only authenticated callers.
Note: Most of the time when you call in to the meeting, you get connected directly, and your phone number shows up in the participant list.
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Note: If you don’t remember your PIN, in the meeting request, click Forgot your Dial-in PIN, and follow the instructions about resetting your PIN.
Depending on the Lync Meeting settings, you might have to wait to be admitted, or you might get connected automatically.
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(Optional) When in the meeting, press *1 on your phone to get a list of the options you can use, such as mute, unmute, and so on.
Note: Call-in details are provided only when the meeting organizer is enabled for dial-in conferencing. For details, contact your workplace technical support.
