Moving your Skype account to Microsoft Teams is easy. Just follow these steps:
Step 1: Download Microsoft Teams Go to the Microsoft Teams website and download Teams for your device (Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android). Install the app on your device.
Step 2: Sign in with Your Skype Credentials Open the Teams app. Click Sign In and enter your existing Skype login and password. If asked, verify your identity with two-factor authentication or an email confirmation.
Step 3: Get Your Skype Chats and Contacts in Teams Once logged in, your Skype contacts and chat history will sync with Teams. You won’t lose any data.
Step 4: Explore Teams Chat and Call: Talk to both Skype and Teams users during the transition. Collaboration Tools: Share files, group chats and video meetings. Teams Mobile App: Be on the go with the Teams mobile app.
Step 5: Export Skype Data (Optional)
If you want to keep a copy of your Skype data before switching:
Go to the Skype Data Export page. Sign in and request a download of your chat history, contacts and call logs. When ready, download the file and save it.
Key Notes:
✔ Skype will be available until May 5, 2025 so you have time to transition.
✔ Paid Skype services (credits and subscriptions) will continue until next renewal.
✔ After May 5, 2025 the Skype Dial Pad will be available in Teams and the Skype web portal for paid users.
By following these steps you won’t lose any of your important chats and contacts.
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