You can add or edit information in your Skype profile such as your location, email, or phone number to make it easier for friends to find you. If you prefer not...
You control who can see the information in your Skype profile. Some information is visible to everyone, but you can leave it blank if you don't want it shown in...
Your privacy settings determine who can leave you a voice message. If you’ve set your privacy so that only people who you know can call you, then the same...
Cookies are little pieces of information that Skype, or your internet browser, may store on your computer's hard drive. Cookies enable Skype to: Recognize you...
When you download the newest version of Skype for Android phones or tablets, whether you're a new or existing user, you'll be asked to verify your mobile number...
In the latest version of Skype for Android, we ask you to verify your phone number if you want to automatically add people from your address book who are also...
It has been brought to our attention that our website and services have been blocked by the ISPs in the United Arab Emirates. That means you won't be able to...
All Skype-to-Skype voice, video, file transfers and instant messages are encrypted. This protects you from potential eavesdropping by malicious users.If you...
Social engineering describes a number of low-tech approaches designed by fraudsters to make you divulge valuable private information or engage in activities...
You may wish to download content to run with Skype, such as device drivers for a webcam. When doing so you may see a pop-up window warning you that a third...
Skype's websites and software are not intended for or designed to attract users under the age of 13. We encourage parents to be involved in the online...
Skype’s privacy settings let you control who can contact you on Skype, and help you manage your conversation history and blocked contacts.Learn more about your...
You're ready to install Skype and start chatting when suddenly you’re asked to give your permission to a whole list of things. This might seem a bit troubling,...
When I use translation on Skype, is my conversation content collected and how is it used?When you use Skype’s translation features, Skype collects and uses...
The following guidance is specific to Skype’s consumer software applications and products. It does not apply to the Skype for Business product and online...
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