How to Find Your Skype ID on PC or Mac

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Never forget your Skype ID again with this handy guide
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This wikiHow teaches you how to find your Skype username when you’re using Windows or macOS.

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Go to the web-based version of Skype.

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    Navigate to https://web.skype.com in a web browser. This brings you to the Skype sign-in screen.
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    If you’re not already signed in, enter the email address or phone number connected to your Skype account, click Next , and then enter your password to sign in.
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Click your name.

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    This displays your profile info.
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Find your Skype ID under your name.

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    Depending on when and how you created your account, you may see the word “live” before your Skype ID. This is part of your Skype ID.

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      1. Go to https://web.skype.com .
      2. Sign in.
      3. Click your name.
      4. Find the Skype ID under your name.

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