The Skype profile information and status of your presence can be controlled by you so that only people you choose can see it. You can leave some information blank if you don’t want it to be shown in your profile, but some information is visible to everyone if you want it to be shown. You will not be able to see your email address on Skype. When someone looks at your profile, they will not be able to see it. It is possible to search for you only through your email address if you have already shared it with friends who already know it.
What can everyone see?
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- Your Skype Name
- Your Skype Display Name
- Your City, State and Country
- If you have added a profile picture, it will appear here. However, you can change who can see it in Settings.
What can my contacts see?
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- Your presence status
- Phone number (if you added it to your Skype profile)
- Birthday (in case it’s in your Skype profile)
How can I manage what people see?
Make your profile picture private
Skype on desktop, mobile, and web
- Select your profile picture.
- Select Settings.
- Select Account & Profile.
- Select Profile picture.
- Select Public or Contacts only under Choose who can see your profile picture.
Delete contacts from your Profile visibility list
Skype on desktop, mobile, and web
Skype on desktop, mobile, and web
- Select your profile picture.
- Select Settings.
- Select Contacts.
- Select Privacy, then select View list.
- In the Profile visibility list, next to the person you want, select More then Delete contact.
Note: In the profile visibility list, all your contacts will appear, not just those you’ve deleted. When deleting contacts, make sure you select the correct one. In Skype for Android 4.04 – 5.1, you cannot control what information people see about you. If you’re on an older Android, we recommend managing this information from a computer via Skype on the Web. Learn how to update your Skype profile information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I hide my presence on Skype?
To hide your presence status on the newly released Skype app, follow the steps below to find out how to do it. If you tap your profile picture > You will get the Settings button > Tap Privacy > You will be able to toggle Show my presence to others on or off, based on what you want.
Who can see my status Skype for Business?
Your presence status can be viewed by anyone except blocked contacts by default. Change the privacy settings by clicking the gear icon, clicking Tools, then selecting Options in the Skype for Business main window.
How can I tell if my Skype is being monitored?
Are you saying that Skype is being monitored? Would you like to know how to tell if someone is stalking your Skype account to see if you are online? If someone is checking your Skype status online, there is no way to track them down.
Can Skype calls be recorded?
On both desktop and mobile devices, you can record a Skype call at any time. You can start recording a call on the desktop by selecting Start recording from the More options button at the bottom of the screen.
Can Skype calls be recorded?
On both desktop and mobile devices, you can start recording a call at any time. When you’re on the desktop, click More options and then select Start recording at the bottom of your screen.
Is Skype recording free?
It’s free to record a Skype call. You will need to download the Skype application in order to record your online call for free. A registration account will need to be created once the software has been downloaded. There is actually nothing complicated about the process.
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