Transfer a file

You can use Lync to exchange files with a contact who is online.

Note: You can exchange files only with contacts within your corporate network.

Do any of the following:

Send a file

• In the conversation window, click  , locate the file that you want, and then click Send.

  Notes: 

  • If you are behind a firewall, you might be unable to use Lync to send files to contacts outside the firewall. Also, network administrators can block sending and receiving files within an organization.

  • You can also drag a file into the conversation window to send it.

Receive and open a file

When a contact wants to send you a file, a request will appear in the conversation window.

• To receive a file, click Accept.

Change the folder that stores received files

1. On the Lync menu, click Preferences and then click General .

2. Under Downloads, click Change.

3. Select the folder that you want, and then click Open.

See also

Communicate by using Instant Messages, Audio or Video Calls