Skype keeps you talking with the rest of the world. Now, it’s easy to send instant messages free, make voice or video calls free, organize conferences online with Skype. Learn the easiest way to create a Skype account and start talking and connecting with friends and loved ones. On this page, we’ll walk you through the simplest and easiest process of setting up a Skype account across all devices.

Create a Skype Account on Computer

To create a Skype account on the computer, you have to go through the Skype website. Just go to Skype.com. Select Sign in at the upper right end of the page. From the drop-down, select Sign up, and create account form will appear.

Enter your phone number or use your email instead and click Next. Create a password for your Skype account and click Next. Ensure that your password has a minimum of 8 characters, and contains a number or special character.

Enter the first and last name that you want to associate with your Skype account. Immediately you provide your data and click the Next, Skype will send a code to the email or phone number you provided. Open your inbox or the SMS sent to your phone number to get the code. Now, enter the code to verify your email address or phone number. Confirm the anti-spam check by typing the text character. This will validate that you are not a robot.

The next step is to cross-check your security information if it’s accurate. If the security info is not accurate, click on the Update now button to effect changes and resubmit. But if your security info is accurate, use the Looks good button to proceed.

Once you click the Proceed button, you have created a Skype account. Skype will display a welcome page indicating that your Skype account is successful. That’s all you need to create a Skype account.

Now that your Skype account is ready, what’s next. It is time to download Skype to your computer. Select Download Skype for Windows if you are using Windows operating system. For a Mac computer, select Download a different version, then, follow these simple instructions to install Skype on your computer.

Now download the Skype App and install it on your mobile and computer.

Create a Skype Account Using the Skype App

To create a Skype account with the Skype app, you would have to download and install the app first. Skype is available for download at the Play Store for Android devices and App Store for iOS devices. Simple go to Play Store or App Store to download and install the app. Here is a complete guide on how to install the Skype app from Play Store and App Store.

The Next step is to open the Skype you have downloaded and installed on your mobile device. Go to your device and click on the Skype App to open it. When the Skype App is open, a Skype welcome page will be displayed.  You will be asked to either sign in or create an account, Select Create Account with Microsoft and provide the information below:

• Provide your phone number or email address: Ensure that you provide a valid phone number or email address and click on the Next button.
• Verify your email address or phone number: Enter the verification code sent to either your mail or phone number to verify your email address or phone number. A new page will open where you will provide your name.
• Provide your name: Enter your first and last name and click the next button, a Microsoft account single-use code will be sent to your phone number or mailbox.
• Enter code: Type the Microsoft single-use code. Click Sign In to complete the process. Your Skype account for Android and Tablet is now ready.

Note, the same procedure is applicable to iOS devices.