Below we teach you how to connect to skype, the popular chat application and video calls of Microsoft which allows users from all over the world to communicate easily and in the most direct way. Therefore, thanks to our tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about how to start chat with your contacts in Skype, from the app installation on mobile phones and PC to the first steps to start communicating with your family, friends and acquaintances. Don't miss our guide on how to connect to skype.
Skype: how to connect and start chatting
Index of contents
- How to install Skype on PC
- How to install Skype on mobiles
- How to create a Skype account
- How to log in to Skype
How to install Skype on PC
Although Skype is a tool already integrated into Windows 10, you may want install standalone app from Skype. To do this, you just have to go to the Skype official page and choose one of the two options:
- Create a free meeting
- Download Skype
The first option will allow you start a video chat session with users that you invite no need to register or download nothing; You will only have to log in and, at the end, no conversation will be recorded. It will only be a unique and ephemeral communication tool.
On the other hand, if you want to have your own Skype user and download and install Skype To use it whenever you want and save chats, documents and more, choose the second option. Follow the following steps to download and install Skype on your computer:
- Click on the option Download Skype.
- Choose the version of Skype you want to install on your computer: Windows, Windows 10, Mac either Linux.
- The download will start.
- Once it finishes, it will either be installed automatically or you will have to start the installation manually, depending on the operating system of your computer.
- When the installation is complete, you will be able to access Skype, either to log in with your account or to create a new Skype account.
How to install Skype on mobiles
On the other hand, you can also install Skype in its version for mobiles, so much iOS as Android. Follow the following steps to download and install Skype on your mobile:
- Access the download platform corresponding to the operating system of your mobile, that is, App Store for iOS (iPhone) and Google Play for Android.
- Writes skype in the search bar at the top.
- Choose the first option, skype; in the case of iOS Will be called Skype for iPhone and in the case of Android Will be called Skype: free video calls and IM.
- In any case, click on the button Obtain either Install, depending on the platform.
- The download and installation process will begin; It is advisable to download through a WiFi connection to save mobile data.
- When the app has been installed, you can access it from the main apps menu on your device.
How to create a Skype account
Once you have installed Skype in any of its versions (that is, computer or mobile) you can now log in to start chatting with your contacts. However, if this is your first time using Skype, you will have to create an account; To do this, click on the option in blue create one of the login window. Now you can create your account through two general options:
- Phone number
If you want to use your phone number, enter your mobile number to link Skype; Follow the steps shown on the screen to complete registration. On the other hand, if you want to create your Skype account using a email, click on the option Use an email address instead. Now type the email address and follow the steps shown on the screen to complete the registration.
How to log in to Skype
Once you have your Skype account ready, you just have to write your skype name (if it is an old account), you phone number or you email and press Following. Then you just have to write the password and click on the blue button Log in to start chatting with your contacts.
If you have forgotten your password, you must click on the blue option Forgot your password? to start the password recovery process, which will be done through the method used to log in, either phone number or email. Whatever your option, follow the steps shown on the screen to complete the password recovery process.
