We will contact you with important information about your Skype account if you provide us with your email address. It is also possible for friends and family to find you based on your email address and search preferences.
How do I edit/change my email address?
If you no longer use a particular email address, you may choose to change it in your profile. You can change your email address by following these steps:
- To access your account, you will need to sign in.
- At the bottom of the page, there is an option to delete your profile picture or edit your profile by selecting the Edit Profile option below your profile picture.
- Select Edit Profile from the Contact details section.
- Enter your new email address instead of your old one. At the bottom, click the Save button to confirm the new email address.
Note: You can only add more than one email address to Skype after all your current addresses have been verified.
How do I verify my email address?
You can verify the email address on your profile by following the steps below:
- You need to sign in to your account in order to proceed.
- At the bottom of the page, in the Account details section, you can choose to edit your profile using either the profile picture or the Edit Profile option.
Note: Your device needs to be cleared of history and cookies if you’re experiencing any problems.
- Your listed email can be verified by clicking the Verify email address or Verify your email address button.
- Your email address will be sent a one-time code. Click the Verify button after entering the sent code in the verification box.
- The code can be entered again if it was incorrect. Verified email will appear next to the email address in your profile if your code was correct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I edit my Skype profile?
How do I change my profile picture in Skype?
- From the Chats section, select the profile picture that you would like to use.
- Then select. You can view your Skype profile by clicking here.
- Select your profile picture again. Upon clicking the button, a menu will appear where you can choose between the following options: Take Photo (Mobile only) – You can use the camera on your mobile device to take a new profile picture.
How can I use Skype with email address?
How do I sign in to Skype?
- Open Skype and click or tap on the Skype name, email, or phone number.
- Please enter your Skype name, email or phone number and click Sign in.
- Click the arrow to continue after entering your password. You are now logged in to Skype.
Where is the change password link on Skype?
How do I change or reset my password for Skype? You will be prompted to sign in. Change your password by clicking the link. Password changes are easy if you follow our instructions.
How many Skype accounts do I have?
Here is a link that will allow you to check how many of your Skype accounts use the email address specified in your profile. Once you have accessed the link, fill in your email address in the blank field and click on the Continue button as soon as you have done so. You will then be directed to another page which will display a list of the accounts registered under your email address, if there are any, after which you can delete the account.
Is Skype password same as Microsoft account?
When your Skype account and your Microsoft account are merged, you will have the option to use either your Skype name or your Microsoft password in order to sign in to either of them if that has been done. There should be two passwords in your account if you have not merged both of them.
How do I see my Skype password?
How to Find Out Your Skype Password
- You can find the “Forgot your password?” page on the Skype website by clicking here. …
- You will find a space to enter your email address and then a blue “Submit” button on the left of the page, once you have entered your email address.
- If the account is associated with an email address, then you should check that address. …
- Within 6 hours of receiving Skype’s email, click the “Temporary code” link located within the email.
Is Skype ID same as Microsoft ID?
Unlike your email address or phone number, your Skype Name is the name you chose when you first joined Skype, and it is different from your Skype account name. Your Skype Name will be tied to your Microsoft account if you choose to sign in with your email address or telephone number instead.
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