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    How do I change or remove my phone number in Skype?

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    Skype can use your phone number in multiple ways, such as a way to sign in, to display for Caller ID, or to use for Call forwarding so you don't miss any Skype calls. If you want to change the phone number associated with your account for Skype, there are a few places to change or possibly remove it.

    Change or remove your number in your Skype profile
    1. Sign in to your Skype profile page.
    2. Go to your Contact details:
      • on desktop - Scroll down to Contact details.
      • on mobile - Tap the Contact details tab.
    3. Select Edit Profile and go to the phone number field.
    4. Change or remove the number, then select Save.
    Change or remove your number in your Microsoft account
    1. Go to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft and sign in.
    2. Under Account alias, you'll find your email and phone number listed. 
    3. Select Remove next to your phone number. 

      Note: If your phone number is your primary alias, you'll need to take some additional steps to remove it. Learn more about how to Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account.
    4. To add a different phone number, select Add phone number and follow the prompts.
    Change or remove your number from Skype Caller ID and Call forwarding

    Learn more about how to change or remove your number from Skype Caller ID and Call forwarding.
     

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