Skype is a free instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) voice and video-calling application that allows users to place calls over the internet without the need of a traditional landline or phone plan. Skype users can communicate with one another completely free, while placing calls to traditional landlines and mobile devices will require you to purchase Skype credits. This article will teach you how to change the email address associated with your Skype account.
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Skype was officially retired on May 5, 2025, and was replaced by Microsoft Teams. (Posted 2025-05-06).
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- If your Skype email address is the same one used on Outlook.com and other Microsoft accounts, your email change will apply across platforms.Thanks
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