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• How do I change my currency in Skype?

  Sign into your Skype account. Scroll down to Account details and select Change currency. Choose your new currency from the list and then click...

• How can I customize the startup and close options in Skype on desktop?

  The startup and close options in Skype give you the ability to customize what happens with Skype when you start your computer or close the application window....

• How do I change audio and video settings in Skype on desktop?

  Select your profile picture. Select Settings . Select Audio & Video . From there you can customize the following audio and video settings: Camera...

• How do I change my theme in Skype on desktop?

  Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) Select your profile picture. Select Settings . Select Appearance . Under MODES,...

• What happens if I opt out of Skype search?

  Skype search gives you the ability to find your friends and connect on Skype. You can opt out of Skype search at any time in your mobile or desktop privacy...

• How do I change my profile color in Skype for desktop?

  The option to change your profile color is available in Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14). Select your profile...

• How do I opt out of being visible in Skype search results on desktop?

  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...

• Why can anyone contact me in Skype on desktop?

  In Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14), your friends and family can talk to you immediately, and you can do the same with...

• What version of Skype on desktop am I using?

  Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Scroll down and select Help & Feedback. The Help & Feedback window will show your version...

• How do I add or change my mood message in Skype?

  Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Skype for Windows 10 (version 14), Android (6.0+), iPhone and iPad. Select your profile picture. Under your profile picture,...

• How do I change the language used in Skype for desktop?

  Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) Click your profile picture. Click Settings. Click General. Click...

• What languages are supported in Skype on desktop?

  Skype follows the language you have selected in your device OS settings. If you prefer, you can change your language in Skype on desktop. For Skype on...

• How do I use Skype with my speaker?

  You can make Skype calls on your speaker after you setup the speaker using the Cortana app. Skype to Skype calls are free, and we are also offering a limited...

• What languages are supported in Skype?

  Support Language Language Code Arabic ar Bulgarian bg Catalan ca Chinese...

• What is Skype for content creators?

  With Skype for content creators, you can collaborate, tell your story, and quickly share it with your audience - all without investing in expensive...

• 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,...

• Who can see my Skype profile and presence status?

  You control who can see your Skype profile information and presence status. Some information is visible to everyone, but you can leave it blank if you don't...

• Can I use Skype without my Microsoft account?

  Skype is one of a range of consumer services that is accessed through a Microsoft account. It is not possible to separate your Skype profile from your Microsoft...

• 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...

• What's my Skype Name?

  Your Skype name is the username you created when you first joined Skype, other than your email address or phone number.If you sign in with an email address or...

• How do I activate my Office 365 Skype minutes?

  When you buy a Microsoft Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal, or Office 365 University subscription, your purchase includes 60 minutes of free Skype calls to...

• What is the Microsoft account verification?

  Microsoft values your privacy and safety and wants to make sure that you don’t lose access to your account. Therefore, when you sign in to Skype with your...

• How do I deactivate caller identification?

  To deactivate caller identification: Sign in to your account. In the Manage features section, click Caller ID. If this link is not displayed, go to the...

• How do I change my Skype settings?

  To access your settings in Skype: Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Choose from the following settings to make your changes: Note: You...

• Why do I need to add security information to my Microsoft account?

  When you sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account, you might be asked to provide an alternative email address or phone number. This is just to make sure...

• How do I change my caller identification settings?

  To change your caller identification settings: Sign in to your account. In the Manage features section, click Caller ID. To turn Caller ID on or off, use...

• How do I change the language of communications I receive from Skype?

  You can change the language of communications you receive from Skype from any platform or device, using this link to access your Skype account. Select Edit...