How do I opt out of being visible in Skype search results?
The information on your Skype profile can be edited or added to make it easier for friends to find you. For example, you can add your location, email address, or phone number to help your friends find you. It is possible for you to opt out of being included in the public search directory if you do not wish to be included. You will no longer be able to be searched by anyone in Skype if you opt out.
To opt out of being discoverable in Skype search:
- From Chats, select your profile picture.
- Select Settings, then select Contacts.
- Select Privacy.
- Make sure that Appear in search results is turned off.
- The option can be turned back on at any time if you wish to become discoverable again.
You may not be shown as opted out of search if you changed your visibility settings in a newer version of Skype. For the most accurate view of your settings, update your Skype version or go to your Skype profile online.
Android 4.0.4 – 5.1
- Tap Menu.
- You can edit your profile by tapping My profile then Edit.
- You can edit your profile by scrolling down to the Settings and preferences drop down menu.
- Make sure Appear in search results is unchecked in Profile settings. This box can be checked back on at any time to make yourself discoverable again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can see me on Skype?
There is no restriction on who can view your Skype profile information or status of your presence on Skype.
If you want your profile picture to be private, you can do so
If you want your profile picture to be private, you can do so
- Choose a profile picture for your profile.
- Choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Choose Account & Profile from the drop-down menu.
- Choose a picture for your profile.
- You can choose who should be able to see your profile picture under Choose who can see your profile picture.
Can strangers message you on Skype?
Messages from potential strangers
If someone messages you, then you can accept their invitation, but you have to do so to a certain extent
Can you see the other person on Skype?
If you tap a contact’s name or right-click it, the menu will appear, and you can select View profile from there. As an alternative technique (or for Android 4.0.41 – 5.1 users), you can also choose a contact’s name from within a chat to view their profile by selecting it at the top of the chat header.
Type the Skype name, full name, or email address of the person in the search box in order to find out how to reach them. The Skype Directory can be searched by clicking the tab at the top of the screen.
Does Skype share your location?
Firstly, open up the chat or group chat that you wish to share your location with and then you should click on the icon for the location. 4. When Skype has found a location that seems likely for you, drop a pin and then hit the send arrow when it has located a likely location. In the chat, you will be able to see where you are located.
How do I trace a Skype account?
In the absence of a person having an indicted address on his profile e.g. a Skype user, we do not have a way to trace that specific Skype user’s location. Depending on the state or country. As a precaution, you can advise your contact that, if he/she is being scammed by another user, he/she should take the following action: Block the user so that they can no longer contact you.
The Skype name of the contact can be found on the contact’s profile.
You will find the Skype username of the person next to the heading “Skype Name”. You will use this name in order to locate the IP address of the person you want to find.
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