READ NEXT: How to delete Facebook permanently and get your data backīefore you embark on this liberating journey, an important distinction to make is whether you signed up for Skype with a Microsoft account or not. Whether you’re taking a technology detox or just trying to dodge that needy aunt on a more permanent basis, follow our guide to deleting Skype for good. We’ve collated the process into a simple step-by-step guide, so you can cull the platform from your online account portfolio if you so choose. Related: How to change the default email address for your Microsoft account.Don’t fear, though. When you’re done, select the “Save” button to apply these changes.Īfter clicking the “Save” button, you’ll get another confirmation popup that will remind you that the new email can’t be used to retrieve your Skype password. Tip: You can delete any phone number you add to your Skype profile. When the Email Add box appears, type an email that is not part of Microsoft Domains (Outlook, Live, or MSN) and select the “Set as Primary Email” option. Select the “Add email address” option to add another email. Select the “Edit Profile” button next to the “Contact Details” section. Next, open the Skype profile page in a web browser. Go to this email address and confirm it to start using your email address as a Microsoft account alias. Microsoft will send you a confirmation link to this email address. Type the email address and select “Add Alias” to confirm the change. Select “Add an existing email address as a Microsoft account alias.” Open the Microsoft alias Management page in the browser. Then, you can log in to Skype using the new email alias with the same Microsoft account password. To do this, you’ll need to add this email as an alias to your Microsoft account. However, you can use an existing email address as a Microsoft account to log in to Skype. You cannot delete your Skype ID and Skype account because it is linked to your Microsoft account. Change your primary email address to login. On the same page, you’ll see the “Export Available” option, with a “Download” button below for your data.ĭepending on the size of the data, the “Download” button may appear after a few hours or days.
Select the “Submit Request” button to request the download of this data. Check the boxes with “Conversation” and “Files”. Open the Skype Data Export page in the browser. Download backups of existing shared chats and files.īefore you make any changes to your Skype account, you’ll want to export your conversation and contact data. Scroll down to the “Profile settings” section and check the box next to “Appear in search results and suggestions.”Īfter that, Skype won’t show your Skype profile to others in contact suggestions. You will need to log in to Skype Web to open your profile there. So, even if someone sees you with your phone number, email, location, or other details, your profile won’t show up in Skype search. If you no longer intend to use your Skype account, you can prevent your Skype profile from appearing in Skype Search and Suggestions.
Hide your Skype profile from search results. Here’s how you can hide your Skype account from search, back it up, and stop using it to log in to your Microsoft account. However, if you do not intend to use your Skype ID, you can hide it from others.
Related: All the features that a Microsoft account requires in Windows 10. Therefore, deleting or closing your Skype account will also remove your Microsoft account. The option to link a Microsoft account to Skype disappeared long ago. Your Microsoft account already adds Skype to the list of integrated services. Unfortunately, because your Skype account is linked to your Microsoft account, you can’t delete one without deleting the other.
Are you using a different video conferencing app like Zoom or Microsoft Teams and you don’t need Skype anymore? Deleting your old Skype account will prevent people from trying to contact you via Skype.