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• How do I change my Skype Name?

  Your Skype Name is the username that was created when you first joined Skype that may have been autogenerated for you. This is a unique identifier that is used...

• Basic tasks using a screen reader with Skype for mobile

  This article is also available for:Skype for WindowsSkype for Mac This article is for people with visual impairments who use a screen reader program with...

• How do I join a conversation from a link I received in Skype?

  Select the invitation link you received. If you have Skype installed, Skype will launch and take you to the conversation to start chatting. If you don't have...

• Why am I being asked for my date of birth when signing into Skype?

  We require a date of birth for all Microsoft accounts to promote child safety in accordance with applicable laws and to provide you with the best user...

• Why are my Skype contacts or credit missing?

  If you're signed into Skype but can't find your contacts or Skype Credit, you probably signed in to a different account than you intended to.What might cause...

• What is a Microsoft account?

  A Microsoft account is what you use to access many Microsoft devices and services. It’s the account that you use to sign in to Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive and...

• Can I merge or unlink my Skype and Microsoft accounts?

  Since your Skype account is already a Microsoft account, it is not possible to merge or unlink your Skype and Microsoft account. With your account you will...

• Can I run multiple Skype accounts at the same time?

  You may want to run multiple Skype accounts at the same time if there's one you use just for work, and another one for friends and family. While it’s not...

• Can I sign in to Skype with my Facebook account?

  You can no longer login to Skype via Facebook as of January 2018. All Skype logins have been streamlined to Microsoft accounts, allowing you to login with a...

• How do I sign in to Skype?

  You can sign in to Skype with a Skype name, email or phone.If you already have a Skype or Microsoft account: Open Skype and click or tap Skype name, email or...

• How do I create a new account for Skype?

  If you don't have a Microsoft account for Skype: In the Skype sign in window, select Create new account (or go directly to the Create an account...

• How do I activate my Microsoft 365 Skype minutes?

  When you buy a Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, your purchase includes 60 minutes of free Skype calls to mobiles and landlines every...

• Try Skype without a Skype account

  We’ve made it effortless to give Skype a try – you don’t need an account and you don’t need to download anything. You can chat, make voice or video calls, even...