Skype Help
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...
Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Skype for Windows 10 (version 15), Android (6.0+), and iOSTo delete a contact: From the Contacts tab, tap and hold or...
Skype support for Windows XP and Vista users has ended. You will need to update your OS to Windows 7 or higher to continue using Skype on the same device. You...
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, select People, groups & messages. Note: For Android users, tap the Search button. In the Search Skype field, type the...
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...
FAQ and known issues in Skype on iOS and Android (6.0+) No sound in recorded Skype calls. If you don't have sound in your recorded Skype calls, please...
Skype is always making improvements, such as enhanced quality, better reliability, and improved security. Because we want everyone to experience the best Skype...
On the Sign in screen, tap Create account. You will be prompted to create a new account using your phone number. Note: You may get a message that an...
The following information describes the specific system requirements for running Skype on different operating systems.If your system does not meet the...
Select the Update Now button to download, install and sign in to the latest version of Skype.Update NowSkype for Windows 10, to update please check for updates...
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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Only download the Skype install file from the Skype website. Do not download Skype install files from anywhere else.If you have downloaded a Skype install file...
There's plenty of ways to get more out of Skype. Take a look at some of the following stories to see how we can help you keep in touch with friends and family,...
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 click on the bot and start typing.Note: After October 31st, 2019, the 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...
Send feedback Ask the community Does Skype Lite support Kannada?Yes! Due to popular customer demand, we have added Kannada support. Thanks for sending us...
Skype Lite is a fast, lightweight app for Android devices developed to help people in India stay connected, while delivering great perfomance in challenging...
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