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  • How do I opt out of being visible in Skype search results or suggestions on mobile or tablet?

    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...

  • Who can see my profile information in Skype on desktop?

    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...

  • Who can see my profile information in Skype on mobile or tablet?

    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...

  • Who can leave me a Skype voice message?

    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...

  • What are Skype cookies?

    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...

  • How can I make myself searchable in Skype for Android?

    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...

  • Verifying my phone number to automatically add my friends in Skype for Android

    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...

  • Is Skype blocked in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

    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...

  • Does Skype use encryption?

    All Skype-to-Skype voice, video, file transfers and instant messages are encrypted. This protects you from potential eavesdropping by malicious users.If you...

  • What is social engineering?

    Social engineering describes a number of low-tech approaches designed by fraudsters to make you divulge valuable private information or engage in activities...

  • Why is my computer asking me if I want to download something from Skype?

    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...

  • What security measures do you have in place to help protect children on Skype?

    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...

  • Who can see my Skype profile information?

    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...

  • How do I manage my privacy settings in Skype for Mac OS X?

    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...

  • Your Permission, please? Android permission requests explained

    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,...

  • Skype Translator Privacy FAQ

    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...

  • Protecting your online safety, security and privacy

    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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