What are Skype bots and how do I add them as contacts?

Bots are artificially intelligent programs that can do many useful things like search for news, summarize webpages, play games, and more. You can start chatting with a bot just like you chat with friends - simply click on the bot and start typing. Browse the list of available bots.

How do I add bots?

Add bot icon

Android	From Contacts, select Bots from the drop down menu. Alternatively, you can find available bots by tapping the floating action button, and then tap Find bots. On Skype Lite: Tap the bot icon for a list of suggested bots, or search for bots from Contacts by tapping the floating action button, and then tap find bots.
iOS	Select the bot icon in the Recent tab. Alternatively, you can find available bots in your Contacts.
Mac	Select Contacts, then click Add Bot...
Web	Select Discover Bots.
Windows Desktop	Select the Add bots icon.
Skype for Windows 10	Select the Bot tab.

Scroll through the list of available bots to find the one you want. When you've selected one, select Add bot (or Get Started).

How do I know a Skype bot is a certified bot?

There are a few ways you'll know it is a Skype certified bot:
List of certified bots

The Skype bot profile will say Skype Certified.
Normal avatars are round. A Skype bot's avatar is hexagon-shaped.
You will see a gray tick mark next to the contact name.

How do I block or remove a bot?

You can block or remove a bot the same way you would a regular Skype contact. Get help with blocking or removing a contact.

If you want to report feedback on a specific bot, contact the bot developer directly. You'll find the name of the developer in the 'created by' section of the bot's profile.

In which countries are Skype bots available?

Skype bots are currently available in the following countries/markets; specific bot availability is determined by the bot developer.

Australia
Brazil
Canada
France
Germany
India
Ireland
Italy
Latin America
Netherlands
New Zealand
Portugal
Russia
Singapore
Spain
United States
United Kingdom

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