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  • Who can leave me a Skype voice message?

    Your privacy settings determine who can leave you a voice message. If you’ve set your privacy so that only people who you know can call you, then the same...

  • My Skype account has been restricted or temporarily suspended

    If your account has been restricted from using Skype's paid features, or has been temporarily suspended: Sign into your account from Skype.com. Follow the...

  • What are Skype cookies?

    Cookies are little pieces of information that Skype, or your internet browser, may store on your computer's hard drive. Cookies enable Skype to: Recognize you...

  • What should I do if I see abusive behavior on Skype?

    If you feel you're receiving abusive behavior (abuse, threats, blackmail, harassment) on Skype from another Skype user, there are a few steps you should...

  • Is Skype blocked in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

    It has been brought to our attention that our website and services have been blocked by the ISPs in the United Arab Emirates. That means you won't be able to...

  • Does Skype use encryption?

    All Skype-to-Skype voice, video, file transfers and instant messages are encrypted. This protects you from potential eavesdropping by malicious users.If you...

  • What is social engineering?

    Social engineering describes a number of low-tech approaches designed by fraudsters to make you divulge valuable private information or engage in activities...

  • How can I report unlicensed or inappropriate content?

    If you feel that content is inappropriate or unlicensed, you can report that content as follows: Dailymotion - click Report beneath the video Metacafe –...

  • Why is my computer asking me if I want to download something from Skype?

    You may wish to download content to run with Skype, such as device drivers for a webcam. When doing so you may see a pop-up window warning you that a third...

  • What security measures do you have in place to help protect children on Skype?

    Skype's websites and software are not intended for or designed to attract users under the age of 13. We encourage parents to be involved in the online...

  • Who can see my Skype profile information?

    You control who can see the information in your Skype profile. Some information is visible to everyone, but you can leave it blank if you don't want it shown in...

  • How do I block or report a contact in Skype for Windows desktop?

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

  • What can I do if I receive spam messages or abusive calls in Skype?

    You can control who contacts you on Skype by changing your privacy settings. To avoid nuisance calls and unwanted instant messages, you can choose to only allow...

  • Skype Translator Privacy FAQ

    When I use translation on Skype, is my conversation content collected and how is it used?When you use Skype’s translation features, Skype collects and uses...

  • Protecting your online safety, security and privacy

    The following guidance is specific to Skype’s consumer software applications and products. It does not apply to the Skype for Business product and online...

  • What should I do if spam messages or links are sent from my account?

    Some Skype customers have reported that their accounts have been used to send spam instant messages to their contacts. Spam messages include links to sites such...

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