How do I create a new Skype account?

Visit Skype.com from your browser and download Skype. Start Skype and click or tap Create new account. We’ll take you through the process to create your new account for Skype.

Is Skype free to sign up?

Skype to Skype calls are free anywhere in the world. You can use Skype on a computer, mobile phone or tablet*. If you are both using Skype, the call is completely free. Users only need to pay when using premium features like voice mail, SMS texts or making calls to a landline, cell or outside of Skype.

Can you use Skype if you don’t have a Microsoft account?

Yes, Skype is available to use without a Microsoft account. To set up Skype without a Microsoft account, start by downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading and opening the app, select “Sign in” at the bottom of the screen.

How do I create a new Skype account with a phone number?

How do I create a new account in Skype Lite?

  1. On the Sign in screen, tap Create account.
  2. You will be prompted to create a new account using your phone number.
  3. Enter your phone number and tap Next.
  4. Enter your first and last name and tap Next.
  5. You will be sent a one-time password to your phone.

Do you need a Google account to use Skype?

Skype enables you to add contacts from Facebook, Microsoft Outlook and a number of other email services, but not Gmail. According to a Skype support article, you cannot use your Google account to sign in to Skype on an Android device. You still have to create or use a Skype account.

Do you need an email for Skype?

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…

Does Skype use your 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 calls. If you want to change the mobile number associated with your account for Skype, there are a few places to change it.

Does Skype require a phone number?

Yes, but you’ll need a Skype Number for them to call you on. How many people can be on a group audio or video call in Skype? Up to 100 people (99 plus yourself) can be on the same audio call.

Do I need an email address for Skype?

Is a Skype account the same as a Microsoft account?

Microsoft account is what you use to access Microsoft services like Skype, OneDrive, Xbox, and Outlook.com. This means that all your files, photos, and contacts can be synced across all devices.