Your Skype name is the username you created when you first joined Skype, other than your email address or phone number.
If you sign in with an email address instead, then you have a Microsoft account, not a Skype Name.
Can’t sign in?
If you’ve forgotten your Skype Name and can’t sign in to your account, we can help.
Can’t find your Skype Name?
If you’re signed in to Skype but don’t know where to find your Skype Name, check out the info below to find it.
Click your name at the top left of Skype.
Your Skype name is displayed in your profile.
Click your profile icon at the bottom left of the Skype for Windows 10 window.
Tap the menu button.
You will see your Skype name displayed.
Tap the My Info tab and you will see your Skype name displayed.
Click your profile picture in the top left of the screen.
Your Skype Name is displayed under your name.
Use this link to access your Skype account. Click Rates at the top of the screen, and you'll see your Skype name at the top next to Sign out.
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