Skype is a program that allows you to make voice and video calls. Before you can use it you need to create a user account on the official Skype website. If you already have a Microsoft or Facebook account, you can use it to simplify the Skype profile creation process. You can also create a new account using the Skype mobile app.
Steps
Method 1 of 6: Create a Skype Account
Step 1. Go to the account creation page of the Skype website
If you already have a Microsoft or Facebook user account, you can jump directly to the corresponding method in the article, skipping the instructions described below and proceed to install the program on your device. Visit the URL
Step 2. Provide your name and email address
Enter your first and last name in the respective text fields, then type your e-mail address in the field reserved for this information. You will need to enter the email address twice in two separate fields to verify that it is correct.
Step 3. Choose the language to use for the Skype menus and interface
Scroll down the page and choose your preferred language using the "Language" drop-down menu visible in the "Profile Information" section.
There are other fields that you can fill in, but they are related to optional data
Step 4. Choose your name within Skype
Type it in the "Skype Name" text field, then click the? Button. The check procedure will be carried out to verify the availability of the username you have chosen. If it is already in use, alternatives will be suggested.
The Skype username must be at least 6 alphanumeric characters. Remember that it must start with a letter and cannot contain blanks or punctuation characters
Step 5. Create a password
Type it in the "Password" field. Make sure it's easy to memorize, but not too easy to guess. Type it again in the "Repeat password" field, so that we can verify that it is correct.
- The password must consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 alphanumeric characters.
- For convenience, you can make a note of the password on a sheet of paper.
Step 6. Choose if you want to receive Skype commercial communications by email
If so, continue reading; otherwise, uncheck the corresponding check button.
Step 7. Fill in the verification captcha code
This is an automatic security measure that is part of the account creation process. Skype uses a captcha code to verify that the account creation request was made by a real user and not by a bot. Type the text displayed in the image that appeared in the appropriate input field.
If you encounter any problems reading the characters displayed in the captcha code image, click on the "Refresh" button. Click on the "Listen" icon so that the code is read by an automatic voice
Step 8. Click the Accept - Continue button
At this point you are ready to download and install Skype on your device.
Method 2 of 6: Install Skype on Windows
Step 1. Download the Skype installation file
Launch your internet browser and visit the following URL https://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/. Click on the Download Skype button. The Skype installation file will be downloaded to your computer.
From the "Download Skype" web page you can download the Skype installation file for any type of platform by clicking on the corresponding icon listed at the top of the page
Step 2. Run the Skype installation file
The "SkypeSetup.exe" file should have been stored in the "Downloads" folder on your computer. Double click on the indicated file to start the installation wizard.
Step 3. Choose a language for installation
Use the drop-down menu displayed on the first screen of the installation wizard to select the language to use for the Skype menus and interface.
Step 4. Choose a Skype startup option
If you want the program to start automatically when Windows starts, leave the "Run Skype on computer startup" checkbox selected. If not, uncheck it. At this point, click on the Confirm button - forward.
Click on the "More Options" button to choose the Skype installation folder and whether or not to create a desktop shortcut
Step 5. Choose whether to install the "Skype Click to Call" feature
This will display the Skype icon next to any phone number on the web pages you visit, so you can make a call directly with Skype with just a click of the mouse. If this feature seems useful to you, leave the "Install Skype Click to Call" checkbox selected; otherwise uncheck it. After making your choice, click on the Continue button.
Step 6. Choose whether to use Bing as the default search engine for all browsers installed on your computer
If so, leave the "Make Bing my search engine" tick button selected; otherwise uncheck it.
Using the default setting, Bing will automatically be set as the default search engine for all internet browsers installed on your computer
Step 7. Choose whether to set the MSN site as the main browser page
If you want the main page of the MSN website to be automatically displayed every time your internet browser is started, leave the "Set MSN as my homepage" checkbox selected. If not, uncheck it. At the end of the configuration click on the Continue button.
- If you have an antivirus program installed, you may be asked to manually authorize the installation of Skype. If this is the case for you, simply click on the Yes button to continue. If you have downloaded the installation file from the official Skype site, you will not have any problems.
- After the Skype installation is complete, the program will run automatically and the login screen will appear.
Method 3 of 6: Install Skype on Mac
Step 1. Download the Skype installation file
Use your internet browser to visit the URL https://www.skype.com/it/download-skype/skype-for-computer/. Click on the Download Skype button. The Skype installation file will be downloaded to your Mac.
From the "Download Skype" web page, you can download the Skype installation file for any type of platform by clicking on the corresponding icon listed at the top of the page
Step 2. Open the Skype DMG file
You will find it inside the "Download" folder on your Mac and will have the following name "Skype.dmg". Double-click the indicated file to open it.
Step 3. Install Skype
Drag the "Skype.app" icon, visible in the appeared window, to the "Applications" folder. Skype will be installed on the Mac and the corresponding icon will be stored in the "Applications" folder.
Method 4 of 6: Sign into Skype
Step 1. Launch the Skype app
Step 2. Click the Skype Name button
Step 3. Enter your Skype account username and password
The username is the one you chose when you created your profile and entered "Skype Name" in the text field. In this case, you must not use the email address you have associated with the account.
Step 4. Click the Login button
Skype will store your login credentials so you don't have to re-enter them the next time you start the program.
Method 5 of 6: Sign in to Skype with a Microsoft account
Step 1. Start Skype
Step 2. Click on the Microsoft Account option
Step 3. Enter your Microsoft account username and password
In this case, the username is the email address you used to create your Microsoft profile.
Step 4. Click the Login button
Skype will store your login credentials, so you don't have to re-enter them the next time you start the program.
Method 6 of 6: Sign into Skype with a Facebook account
Step 1. Start Skype
Step 2. Click on the "Login with Facebook" option
It is displayed in the lower right of the program window.
Step 3. The Facebook login window will appear where you will need to provide your phone number or email address and password
These are the login credentials you use to log into Facebook.
Step 4. Click the Login button
Step 5. Choose whether to log in with your Facebook account automatically when you launch the Skype app
If you want to automatically log in using your Facebook profile credentials when you open the Skype window, click the "Authenticate me when Skype starts" checkbox.
The button is located in the lower right part of the window
Step 6. Log in by clicking on the Login with Facebook button
Step 7. Authorize the Skype app to have access to the Facebook account
Click the Allow button to complete this step.
This way Skype will have access to posts, your Home and Facebook chats
Step 8. Click the Get Started button
Step 9. Read and accept the terms of the agreement governing the use of the Skype service
Read carefully the contract that is proposed to you, then click on the Accept button - continue. From the next launch onwards, Skype will use your Facebook account credentials to log in.
