Signing in to Microsoft Lync is a fairly simple process. Once the software is installed perform the following steps:

Step 1: 

Start Microsoft Lync

Step 2: 

Type your WWU email address into the Sign-in address field and click Sign In

Note: If you get an error, proceed by clicking Close

Step 3: 

You should now be prompted with a User name and Password box. Fill in the information as shown below, making sure to include skynet\ before your username

Step 4:

You should now be signed in. You can manage your contacts, instant messages and phone from the menu bar at the top