How to Find People on Skype

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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.

Method 1

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Using the Contacts Menu

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A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field.
Additional details for that particular individual will display on-screen, including his or her photo, city, state, and telephone number.
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” After the individual accepts your request, a green checkmark will display next to his or her name in your Contacts list. ^{[1]
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Method 2

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Using the Search Box

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Type the individual’s full name, Skype username, or email address into the search field. Using this search criteria is often the most effective way to locate individual users on Skype.
- You can also search for Skype users via location, language, gender, and age, or using a combination of two or more of these search parameters. ^{[2]
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” Skype will search for contacts that match your search criteria.
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Locate your friend’s name in the list of search results, then click “Add to Contacts. ”
- Click on “View Profile” if you’re not sure whether a specific profile belongs to that of your friend. This will display additional information about the individual, including his or her photo, city, country, and phone number.
” After the individual accepts your request, a green checkmark will display next to his or her name in your Contacts list. ^{[3]
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