How to Find and Add Friends on Skype: 4 Simple Ways

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Look for friends and contacts to add on Skype
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People and friends can be found on Skype by searching for their email addresses, usernames, full names, and any other information those users have entered into their Skype profiles. You can find people on Skype using either the Contacts menu or search box. Here's how to find people on Skype using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Searching for Someone in Skype

To find other people on Skype, tap the search bar at the top of the screen. Enter the person's full name, email address, or Skype username. Select a user in the results to view the profile. Tap Add contact to send a friend request.

Method 1
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Using the Contacts Menu (Mobile)

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  1. 1
    Tap Contacts . This is the tab at the bottom-right corner.
    • If you aren't already logged into your Skype account , do so now.
  2. 2
    Tap the "New Contact" icon. You can find this in the bottom-right corner. This looks like a person with a + icon. [1]
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  3. 3
    Type the full name, Skype username, or email address into the field. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field.
  4. 4
    Tap the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, online status , and more.
  5. 5
    Tap Add contact . This is below their profile picture.
    • The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message .
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Using Search (Mobile)

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  1. 1
    Tap the search field. This is at the top of the page, underneath your Skype name.
  2. 2
    Type the full name, Skype username, or email address into the field. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field.
  3. 3
    Tap More underneath "Skype directory". This will load all profiles that match your search.
  4. 4
    Tap the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, and more.
  5. 5
    Tap Add contact . This is below their profile picture.
    • The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message .
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Method 3
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Using the Contacts Menu (Desktop)

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  1. 1
    Click Contacts . This is near the top of the left panel, underneath your Skype name and status.
    • If you aren't already logged into your Skype account, enter your email address, username, or phone number and password to do so now.
  2. A new window will open.
  3. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field.
  4. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, and more.
  5. This is below their profile picture.
    • The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message .
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Method 4
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Using Search (Desktop)

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  1. This is at the top of the left panel, underneath your Skype name.
  2. Using this search criteria is often the most effective way to locate individual users on Skype.
    • Results should load as you type.
  3. 3
    Click the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, and more.
  4. This is below their profile picture.
    • The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message .
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      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/how-do-i-find-and-add-new-contacts-in-skype-775f925c-e777-4066-bc77-d2e826191d90

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