Can I sign in to Skype with my Facebook account?

Since January 2018, it is no longer possible to log into Skype using your Facebook account. With the integration of Skype into your Microsoft account, all Skype logins have been streamlined into a single sign-in, allowing you to securely access all Microsoft services through a single sign-in – including Skype, Office Online, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and more – using just one password and one login. Please note that if you wish to continue to use Skype in the future, you will either need to create a new Microsoft account or log in using an existing Microsoft account if you have one.

Do you have an email address that you use to sign in to other Microsoft products or services such as Xbox, Office Online, OneDrive, Outlook.com, or Windows?

• Yes. That’s great – you can use the same email to sign in to Skype as well!

• No. We will guide you through the process of creating a new Microsoft account so that you can sign in to Skype and other Microsoft services using your new Microsoft account. Just go to our Create an account page and follow the instructions there.

How do I update my Skype Manager account if I login with Facebook?

• As long as you are able to sign into other Microsoft products or services using the same email address or registration code that you use to sign in to Xbox, OneDrive, or Outlook.com, you can use that same email address in order to access Skype. We’ll walk you through the steps of setting up a new Skype account if you don’t have one already. Go to our Create an account page to get started.

• In order to set up a Skype Manager account, you simply need to choose one of your existing Skype accounts, or create a new one, in order to do so.

• The steps in this article must also be followed by your colleagues if they use Facebook to log in to their accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Skype work with Facebook?

Facebook Portals cannot be used with Skype, however there are a number of video-chat platforms that are compatible with Skype.

Do you need a Microsoft account to sign into Skype?

A: It is possible to create a Skype account using an email address that is not tied to Microsoft.

What account does Skype use?

Microsoft account

In order to be able to use many Microsoft products and services, you need a Microsoft account. Your Skype account is your login information for Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Windows Phone, and Xbox LIVE – and everything you save there can be accessed securely from any device where you have access to the internet.

How do I set up Skype without a Microsoft account?

Try Skype without a Skype account

• From the list of your friends, select the Join Link you would like to join. You will be automatically prompted to launch Skype if you have it installed. On the other hand, if you do not have a Skype for Web account on your desktop, you can join as a guest.

• Please select the Join as a guest option. Please note that you will only be able to have your guest conversation for a period of 24 hours.

Can you sign into Skype with Gmail?

The Skype application allows you to add contacts from many email services, including Facebook, Microsoft Outlook and others, but it does not support Gmail as an email service. According to a Skype support site article, if you are using an Android device to access Skype, you cannot sign in using your Google account. If you do not already have a Skype account, you will need to create one.

Is Skype password the same as Microsoft account?

As soon as your Skype account and your Microsoft account are merged, you will be able to sign into your Microsoft account with either your Skype name or your Microsoft name. This means you will be using the same password in both accounts. It is likely that you will need to use two passwords if you have not merged both.

How do I log into my Skype?

How do I sign in to Skype?

• When Skype is open, click or tap the name, email address, or phone number associated with Skype.

• If you want to sign in to Skype, you must enter your Skype name, your email address or your phone number.

• Click the arrow next to the password field to continue entering your password. Your Skype account has now been activated.

How can I tell if someone is logged into my Skype?

Go to the Reports section of Skype Manager by signing in to your account. Select I want access to the usage reports in the Usage tab of your account. In order to view detailed activity reports for a member, enter their name in the field above. If you wish to disable access to this information at any time, you can change the settings on this page.

Why is Skype asking for a Microsoft account?

In addition to having access to other Microsoft services such as OneDrive, Xbox, and Office, your Skype account allows you to communicate with what’s important to you. There might be a prompt for you to enter your phone number or email address if you are trying to sign into another Microsoft service.

Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Skype?

I’d also like to point out that once a Skype account has been linked to a Microsoft account, there is no option to unlink it from the account. Therefore, if you close your Skype account, you will also be deleting your Microsoft account associated with the Skype account that you closed.

Can you have 2 Skype accounts?

Using more than one Skype account at the same time on your computer is possible if you have the appropriate software. In many cases, you may want to do this if you have, for example, a Skype account that you use for business and a personal one that you use only for personal purposes. To be able to sign in to both accounts simultaneously, you need to start a new instance of Skype if you want to maintain both accounts at the same time.”

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