Open the Internet browser on your device,for example Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Safari
Type www.skype.com in the address bar
Follow the Download instructions for your computer, cellphone or tablet
Tap the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android) on your device
Search for Skype app
Tap the Get button
Sign in with your Google Account/Apple ID to download Skype
To sign in to Skype, you need a free Skype account.
If you don’t have a Skype account, you can create on. Read more in How to Create a Skype account.
If you already have a Skype account:
Open the Skype app on your device
Click or tap Skype name, email or phone
Enter your Skype name, email or phone number and click Next
Open the Skype app on your device
Click or tap Create Account
To make a call, you need to be signed in to Skype
Find the person you want to call from your Contacts list
If you don’t have any contacts, search the name, Skype name, or email of the person you want to call/chat with
Select the audio button if you want to make an audio call
Select the video button if you want to make a video call
To receive a call, you need to be signed into Skype. You will see an incoming call notification screen, where you can:
Select the Call button to answer the call as an audio call
Select the Video button to answer the call as a video call
Tap or click your profile picture
Select Sign out
Choose Yes if you want to sign out and Skype to remember your username and password
Choose No, if you want to sign out and Skype to delete your username and password
Choose Cancel to stay signed into Skype
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