This wikiHow teaches you how to clear Skype conversations, single messages and chat history on a PC or Mac.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Delete a Conversation
Step 1. Log in to https://web.skype.com in a browser (such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox) to delete a Skype conversation
Step 2. If you are not already logged in, enter your username and click "Log in"
Then, type in your password and click "Login" again.
Step 3. Select a conversation to delete
They will all appear in the left sidebar.
Step 4. Click on the conversation name:
it is located in the upper left corner of the window. If the conversation happened only between you and another person, click on their name.
Step 5. Click Delete Conversation
Step 6. Click Delete to confirm your choice
This will have deleted the conversation.
Method 2 of 3: Delete Individual Messages
Step 1. Open Skype
The icon looks like a white S on a blue background. If you use Windows, you will see it in the Start menu. If you're using a Mac, you'll find it in the dock or launchpad.
- If you want, you can also access it on the web. Visit https://web.skype.com and log in with your account.
- It is not possible to delete messages using Skype for Windows 10. In this case, download the classic version of Skype.
Step 2. Log in to Skype by entering your username or e-mail address and clicking "Log in"
Then, enter your password and click "Login" again.
Step 3. Click on the conversation you want to delete
The chats appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 4. Click on the message you want to delete with the right mouse button
If your computer doesn't have this feature, press Ctrl while left clicking.
You will only be able to delete the messages you have sent
Step 5. Select Remove
A pop-up window will appear.
Step 6. Click Remove to confirm your choice
The message will no longer appear in the conversation.
Method 3 of 3: Clear the Chat History
Step 1. Open Skype
The icon looks like a white S on a blue background. If you use Windows, you will find it in the Start menu. If you're using a Mac, in the dock or launchpad.
It is not possible to clear the chat history on Skype for Windows 10 or the web. If you are using Windows 10, download the classic version of Skype to apply this method
Step 2. If you are not already signed in to Skype, type in your username or email address and click "Sign in"
Then, enter your password and click "Login" again.
Step 3. Click on Tools
It is located in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Step 4. Click Options
Step 5. Click on Messages & SMS
It is located in the left pane of the Options window, near the bottom of the list.
Step 6. Click on Show advanced options
It is a gray button located on the right side of the window.
Step 7. Click on Clear history
A pop-up window will appear.
Step 8. Click Cancel to confirm
Step 9. Click Save
This way you will have cleared your Skype history.
