Skype Help
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...
You can have different contact details in your Skype profile (which is used only in Skype) and your Microsoft account (which you can use with Microsoft products...
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...
Skype can use your mobile number in multiple ways, such as a way to sign in, to display for Caller ID, or to use for Call forwarding so you don't miss any Skype...
Because of governmental regulations in the EU, as well as privacy concerns, some users might not be able to use all Skype services. Here are some features and...
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...
Sign into your Skype account. Scroll down to Account details and select Change currency. Choose your new currency from the list and then click...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings . Select Audio & Video . From there you can customize the following audio and video settings: Camera...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Select Appearance. Under MODES, choose from Light, Dark, or Use system setting, and a check mark will...
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, Skype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15), Android (6.0+), iPhone and iPad. Tap or click your profile picture. At the top,...
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 Skype privacy settings....
From Chats, select your profile picture. Select Skype profile. Select your profile picture again. A menu will appear where you can choose from the...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Select Appearance. Under COLOR, choose a new color. It might take a little time before your color...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Select Help & Feedback, then select Give feedback. Let us know what you'd like to tell us and select...
From Chats, select your profile picture. Select your presence status, or your mood message to quickly make changes. Select Skype profile to update...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Select Help & Feedback. The Help & Feedback window will show your version information. Android...
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...
Select your profile picture. Under your profile picture, either select Share what you're up to and add a new mood message or select the existing message to...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Select General. Select Language, then select a language from the list. Android 4.0.4 - 5.1 Tap...
Skype follows the language you have selected in your device OS settings. If you prefer, you can change your language in Skype at any time to one of the...
From Chats, select your profile picture. Select your current presence status. Select one of the following status options: Active - Let your...
With Skype for content creators, you can collaborate, tell your story, and quickly share it with your audience - all without investing in expensive...
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...
Select the Notifications button. Your most recent reactions, @mentions, and Skype app alerts will be listed. Select a new item to view the...
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...
I forgot my password for SkypeIf you forgot your Skype password, reset your password now. If you forgot your Skype password but do not have access to your...
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...
Your Skype Name is the name created when you first joined Skype, other than your email address or phone number. If you sign in with an email address or phone...
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...
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,...
Sign into your account. Select the change password link. We'll take you through the process of changing your password.What do I do if I forgot my...
You need to have an email address in your profile, because we use it to contact you with important information about your Skype account. Your friends and family...
Automatic updates are the easiest way to keep Skype for Windows 10 & 11 (version 15) up-to-date. They’re turned on by default, but if you need to disable...
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...
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...
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...
To access your settings in Skype: Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Choose from the following settings to make your changes: Note: You can...
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...
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...
If your presence status is... ActiveHow you appear to othersWhat it means You are online and available to contact.How this status gets set Set automatically...
Skype is fully integrated with Outlook.com and cannot be turned off. We have received customer feedback that people would like the ability to turn off Skype and...
Your status lets your contacts know if you're available to have a conversation. A mood message is a short, simple message you can add to your profile. It could...
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...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings. Select Notifications, then turn the listed notification types on or off. Chat Notifications: to mute...
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