Skype Help
If you use a phone number to sign up or sign in to Skype, or if you have a phone number in your Skype Profile, people can search for you with that phone number...
In Skype, you can use easily reach out to your colleagues, business partners, or customers who are using Microsoft Teams. To connect with a Microsoft Teams...
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...
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 phone...
You can share a friend's contact card with any of your other contacts right from a chat, or from their Skype profile. Sending and receiving contact details is...
After closing Skype and selecting to remember your account and settings, you may still be prompted to enter your username and password when you launch Skype for...
Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Skype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15), Android (6.0+), iPhone, and iPad.To delete a contact: From the Contacts tab, tap...
The latest version of Skype is faster to load, more reliable than ever, and helps you get more done together with the people that matter most to you. It also...
Support for Skype versions 7 and below will end on November 1, 2018 on desktop devices and November 15, 2018 on mobile and tablet devices. What does end of...
We recommend updating to the latest version of Skype. If you've received a notification in Skype stating Support for this version of Skype is ending soon,...
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...
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...
From the top of your window in Skype, select People, groups, messages. Note: For mobile users, tap Search. In the Search field, type the name, Skype...
You can block a contact to prevent them from calling you, sending you instant messages, and seeing your presence status in Skype. In addition to blocking a...
Find the person's profile you want to view in your Chats or Contacts. Tap and hold or right-click the contact's name, then select View profile from the...
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...
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...
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...
Skype keeps you more connected to your world by making it simple to get things done, have rich conversations, or enjoy spontaneous moments together with your...
Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux 8.94.0.428, Skype for Web 8.94.0.428 and Skype for Windows 10 & 11 8.94.0.428/Microsoft Store Version 15.94.428.0 began...
In Skype, your friends and family can talk to you immediately, and you can do the same with them.When someone reaches out to you for the first time, you can...
FAQ and known issues in Skype on iOS and Android (6.0+) Missed Skype calls on Android. This can be caused by battery optimization protocols in Android’s...
Select the Update Now button to download, install and sign in to the latest version of Skype.Update NowSkype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15), to update please...
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...
It's easy to get started with Skype. All you need to do is: Download Skype to your device. Create a free account for Skype. Sign in to Skype.It's that...
The following information describes the specific system requirements for running Skype on different operating systems.If your system does not meet the...
Skype is always making improvements, such as enhanced quality, better reliability, and improved security. Because we want everyone to experience the best Skype...
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,...
The bandwidth required by Skype depends on the type of calls you want to make. Check the following information for the minimum and recommended speeds for best...
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...
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...
At Skype, we regularly release updates to our software so that we can introduce new features, improve existing ones and fix bugs.Updating Skype is always free,...
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...
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...
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...
The Skype Terms of Use govern your use of Skype’s software, products and websites.Read the full terms of use.
Depending on the type of computer and operating system you're using, Skype can look and function differently. For the best performance and most up to date...
If you need to transfer your Skype contacts between two accounts, you can simply send them from one account to another from any platform or device in...
Beta releases contain our newest features, and are a great way to try out new versions of our software before they are officially released. It's also a great...
There are several possible reasons why Skype on desktop might not be starting.The most common cause is that your system does not meet the minimum requirements...
Make Skype-to-Skype calls, instant message your friends and family for free, or call mobiles and landlines at great Skype rates anytime you want, from your...
Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice one-to-one and group...
Bots are artificially intelligent programs that you can chat with in Skype. Simply select the bot and start typing.What are Skype certified bots?A Skype...
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...
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...
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