Download and install Skype on your device (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, or web).
Open Skype.
Sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new account.
Add contacts by searching for a person’s Skype name, email, or phone number.
Send a contact request or start a chat once you find the person.
Start a chat by selecting the contact and typing a message.
Send a file by choosing the attachments option in the chat.
Make a call by selecting the contact and choosing the phone or video call option.
Join a call from an incoming call notification by selecting Accept.
Create a group chat by selecting New chat or New message and choosing multiple contacts.
Start a group call from the group chat by selecting the call or video call option.
Share your screen by selecting the screen share option during a call.
Adjust audio and video settings by opening Settings and selecting Audio, Video, or Notifications.
Test your microphone and speakers from the audio settings.
Enable or disable notifications in the Notifications settings.
Change your profile photo and status from your profile/account area.
Sign out by selecting your profile/account menu and choosing Sign out.