Getting started | Contacts

• 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...

• Use a screen reader to view and navigate a profile in 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 add a phone number as a contact in Skype?

  Adding your friends and family in Skype by saving their phone numbers makes it easy to stay in touch across all your devices. There are two ways to add a...

• How do I remove a contact in Skype?

  Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Skype for Windows 10 (version 14), Android (6.0+), and iOS Tap and hold or right-click on the contact you want to...

• How do I export a list of my Skype contacts?

  You can export and download a list of your Skype contacts into a file from the My Account page after you sign into Skype: Sign into Skype. On the My Account...

• How do I filter my contacts in Skype?

  In Skype, select Contacts . In the Contacts tab, select the Filter button: on Android (6.0+) and Android tablet on iPhone and iPad on...

• How do I sync my address book with my Skype contact list?

  When you sync your address book, we add your device contacts to Skype where they are periodically synced and securely stored. You'll see who is on Skype and...

• How do I report someone for abuse in Skype on mobile or tablet?

  When you block a contact, you can also choose to report abuse. Reporting abuse notifies us of spammers so we can stop them in the early stages of their...

• How do I unblock a contact in Skype on mobile or tablet?

  Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad From Chats, tap your profile picture. Tap Settings . Tap Contacts . Tap Blocked contacts to see a full...

• What are Favorites and how do I manage them in Skype?

  Favorites make it a cinch to quickly find your contact or chat in Skype. Whether you’re looking for your best friend or your soccer team's group chat, once...

• How do I block or report someone in Skype on mobile or tablet?

  You can block a contact to prevent them from calling you, sending you instant messages and seeing your state in Skype. In addition to blocking a contact, you...

• How do I find new contacts in Skype on mobile or tablet?

  In the Chats tab, tap to search Skype. Type the name, Skype name or email of the person you want to chat with. Select your friend from the search...

• How do I view someone's profile in Skype on mobile or tablet?

  Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad Find the person's profile you want to view in the Chats tab, or use Search. Tap and hold on their name, and...

• Why can anyone contact me in Skype on mobile or tablet?

  Anyone can contact you in Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad. When someone reaches out to you for the first time, you can choose to...

• What are Skype bots and how do I add them as contacts?

  Bots are artificially intelligent programs that you can chat with in Skype. Simply click on the bot and start typing.Note: After October 31st, 2019, the Skype...

• How can I find my friends in Skype?

  Skype is better with friends. You can search and find friends using the search bar in Skype. You can search your friends' names, Skype name, email address or...

• Connect with your family anywhere with Skype

  When you are part of a Microsoft family, your family members with Skype accounts are automatically added to your Skype contact list. A group chat conversation...