Skype for Business is currently configured to save IMs/Calls into ‘Conversation History’ folder within Outlook. These messages (in Conversation History folder) are set to automatically delete every 15 days, which I would like to retain for all purposes.
In the Skype for Business main window, click the Options button and select IM, or click the arrow next to the Options button and select Tools > Options. On the Options page, select IM.
What is the im options window in Skype for business?
More The IM options window in Skype for Business is where you can apply settings for spell-checking, changing fonts, and showing emoticons in your instant messages. Here’s how to access the IM options window:.
Where are my Skype for business conversations saved?
For folks that haven’t used Skype for Business or Lync before, the saved conversation will be found in a folder in Outlook called “ Conversations History” off the root of your mailbox. Why this isn’t documented in Skype for Business’ help, I don’t know. And that’s why I’m typing it up here.
Unfortunately, in this new version of Skype, it is not possible to export a conversation. In these cases, we always recommend that you copy and paste the chat in a file or in the notebook. As a suggestion, I recommend leaving your comment requesting this functionality or leaving your criteria.
Does skype save messages?
Starting April 2017, all your Skype messages are stored in the cloud. In other words, Skype users can have their messages stored indefinitely in the cloud. There’s no need to regularly export your conversations since you can retrieve them from the cloud at any given moment.
Are Skype messages stored in the cloud?
Of course, Skype will keep a local history of conversations by device. It is not known whether setting the device’s chat history storage option to “never” will prevent messages being stored in the cloud altogether ( after delivery of course).
So, does Skype store chat history on my computer?
No they don’t. Skype archives your chats for you and stores them locally on your computer, if you have enabled this option. Chat histories are not stored anywhere on the Skype network. In other words, no one else will ever be able to see any of your chat histories except you and the person you are chatting with.
Another thing we asked ourselves was: how long do SKYPE Messages stay available?
The answer is that *Messages, videos, video messages, and pictures are available until they are deleted or dated back to April 2017 and chat titles until deleted or users leave conversations. Join the conversation with other customers. Get answers to Skype questions.
How do I Save my IMS in outlook?
If you use Microsoft Outlook for email, you might have the option to save your IMs in your Outlook conversation history folder. The option can be turned on or off by organizations that use Outlook for email. Let’s start by seeing whether conversation history is available in your organization.