The steps for using Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access is a little bit different for every browser.  Below are the steps for Internet Explorer and Safari.

Currently the following browsers DO NOT support Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access:

• Opera
• Google Chrome 
• Mozilla Firefox

Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access requires that Pop-up's be allowed for this site in order to work. 

To enable Pop-up's on Internet Explorer follow the steps below.

1. Click tools
2. click pop-up blocker
3. click pop-up blocker settings
4. Type lc.umflint.edu in the box under Address of website to allow
5. click add - you should now see lc.umflint.edu in the list of allowed sites 
6. click close

Now that you have disabled the pop-up blocker you can access the Communicator. 

1. Type lc.umflint.edu into the address bar at the top of the browser window
2. Press Enter
3. Next To "Sign-in Name" type your Uniqname@umflint.edu
4. Next to "Sign in as" select how you would like to sign in.
5. Click Sign-In
6. A box will then come up that states "Connecting to lc.umflint.edu"
7. Next to "User name" type your uniqname@umflint.edu
8. Next to "Password" type your LAN password.
   

Safari
Microsoft Office Communicator Web Access requires that Pop-up's be allowed for this site in order to work.

To enable Pop-up's on Safari follow the steps below.

1. Click Edit
2. If there is a check mark next to Block Pop-up Windows you will need to uncheck this option.

Now that you have disabled the Pop-up Blocker you can access the Communicator.

1. Type lc.umflint.edu into the address bar at the top of the browser window
2. Press Enter
3. Next to "Sign-in Name" type your uniqname@umflint.edu
4. Next to "Domain\user" type FLINT-NT\uniqname
5. Next to "Password" type your LAN password
6. Next to "Sign in as" select how you would like to sign in
7. Click Sign In

After Entering Your Credentials
In a pop-up window you will now see the Communicator Web Access screen.  This may take a moment to load depending on your connection speed and computer specifications. 

Once the screen has loaded you can close the web browser window, where you entered your credentials, and still stay logged into the communicator. 

When you are finished using communicator click the x in the top right corner of the Contacts List box and you will then be logged out.