How is the CSV backup file formatted?

If you want to hand-craft (or edit) a backup file, the format of each site’s data is with the text values each separated by a comma, laid out as you see on the Setup form from left to right and

Can I use bounSky with Skype Consumer?

Sorry, no. bounSky only works with the Skype for Business client app (previously known as Lync).

How is bounSky licenced?

bounSky is freeware. It’s free for you to use in any environment. You still need the relevant Microsoft apps, CALs and/or Office 365 subscriptions of course.

I have more than 80 accounts or sites I want to access. Can I still use bounSky?

To access more than 80 sites you need to take advantage of the CSV Export and Import process under the File menu. This lets you “page out” and “page in” whole new sets of sites.

Can I use bounSky with Lync or Skype for Business Online / Office 365?

Yes. It works the same regardless of whether your account is hosted on-premises or in the cloud. You can even store a mixture of accounts or sites: some on-prem, others in the cloud.

I support only one site. Is there any point to using bounSky?

Yes! bounSky lets you easily switch between test user accounts that might have different attributes, and this is frequently used to expedite troubleshooting. e.g. if you use Enterprise Voice, you might consider creating test accounts with different Voice Policies. If

Is there a version of bounSky for my Windows phone?

Alas, no. Microsoft hasn’t released a Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Windows phone, so there’s no available ‘hook’ or way to control the client.

Is there a version of bounSky for my Android device?

Alas, no. At “Build 2016” Microsoft announced a Software Development Kit (SDK) for Skype for Business for the Android o/s but the versions we’ve seen to date don’t offer the ability for a third-party app to sign a user out

Is there a version of bounSky for my iPhone?

Alas, no. At “Build 2016” Microsoft announced a Software Development Kit (SDK) for Skype for Business for iOS but the versions we’ve seen to date don’t offer the ability for a third-party app to sign a user out and in,

I don’t want to provide my AD credentials. Can I still use bounSky?

Yes! The Lync / SfB client will cache your credentials if you sign in once through the client and check the “save my password” box. In bounSky you can setup this account with a blank (empty) password. When you click