How do I invite someone to chat in Skype on desktop?

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    Connect with anyone by sharing a link to your profile, even if they are not on Skype.

    1. Select your profile picture.
    2. Select Skype Profile button Skype profile.
    3. Select Share Profile button Share profile.
    4. In the Share and connect window you can:
      • Copy button Copy to clipboard - Copy your join link to your desktop clipboard.
      • Email button Email - Send your share link in an email from your desktop.
      • Revoke the share link button in Skype Revoke the share link - Revoke the link to your profile and create a new one. Any existing links to your profile will be permanently disabled.
    5. Once they've accepted, you can enjoy chatting with your new contact.

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