Join the conference with Skype

Instructions for the latest version of Skype

For instructions using the older version of skype, Click Here
Click here for a video walkthrough using Skype for Windows
Click here for a video walkthrough using Skype for Mac

• You must have Skype installed on your computer to connect to the conference via Skype. Get Skype HERE.
• If you will be speaking into the conference, it's helpful to have a good headset that's plugged into your computer to avoid an echo.
• If you are viewing slides during the webcast, be sure to choose PHONE as your listening method

This is a FREE call to our skype id "joinconference"

PC Users Guide

Mac Users Guide

Launch Skype on your PC, then select the "Call Phones" dial pad

Enter the Skype ID joinconference and click CALL.

Once connected, select "Show Dial Pad" from the "Call" menu:
Then enter the host ID to connect as a host, or the guest ID to connect as a guest.
Enjoy your conference!

Detailed Step by Step directions:

1. Select from the "Contacts" menu at the top of the page, "Add Contact".
2. In the "Skype Name" field, type in 'joinconference', then press enter.
3. Click the "Send Request" button, and the request will automatically be accepted. Close the 'add a contact' window.
4. You should now see 'joinconference' listed in your contact list on the left, click on that contact to select it.
5. Click on the green 'Call' button to initiate the call.
6. Once connected, select from the "Call" menu at the top of the page, "Show Dial Pad".
7. Use your keyboard or mouse to manually enter the 6 digit conference id number you were given. Optionally, you can press the "#" key to confirm the code.
8. You are now connected! Enjoy the event.

Windows Users Guide

Mac Users Guide

Launch Skype on your Mac

Display the Skype dial pad

Enter the Skype ID joinconference and click CALL. When the call connects, re-display the dial pad and enter the host ID to connect as a host, or the guest ID to connect as a guest.
Enjoy your conference!

Detailed Step by Step directions:

1. Select from the "Contact" menu at the top of the page, "Add Contact".
2. In the search bar, enter the name 'joinconference', then press "Find".
3. Once the contact is located, press the green "Add to Contact List" button on the right.
4. Click "Contacts" on the left hand side of the page.
5. Click the green "Call" button that appears on top of the 'joinconference' contact.
6. Once the call is connected, select from the "Window" menu at the top of the page, "Show Dial Pad".
7. Use your keyboard or mouse to manually enter the 6 digit conference id number you were given. Do not copy and paste the code. Optionally, you can press the "#" key to confirm the code.
8. You are now connected! Enjoy the event.