How to set contact access levels in Lync 2013

Synopsis

This article explains how to set contact access levels in Microsoft Lync 2013.

Prerequisite

You must have a hosted Lync 2013 account with Sherweb.

How to

1. Open Lync 2013.


2. Right-click on a contact, click on Change Privacy Relationship and then click on the access level you wish to assign to the contact.



Note: 

  • Friends and family : All contact card information is visible except for meeting details.
  • Workgroup : All contact card information is visible except for home telephone and other telephone. The contact can interrupt do-not-disturb status.
  • Colleague : All contact card information except for meeting details and home, mobile, and other telephone number is visible.
  • External contacts : The name, title, email address, company, and picture are visible.
  • Blocked : The name and email address are shown. The contact cannot reach the user who is using Lync.
  • Auto-assign Relationship: Reset to Lync default relationship.


3. Microsoft provides a nice breakdown of what each settings means at this link.


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Applicable to

All Lync 2013 accounts