How to Delete Your Skype Account in Seconds

Skype is arguably one of the most recognized video conferencing sites in the world. It was created in 2003, and at the time, it was the easiest way to talk to another person by using a computer, game console, or other electronic devices.

Today, it seems like there are several apps and websites that offer web-based voice and video calling. Because of this, Skype's popularity continues to decrease every year. If you are one of the hundreds of people that no longer use their Skype account,keep reading to learn how DoNotPay can help easily delete your account permanently.

How to Delete Your Skype Account

In order to delete your Skype account, you will need access to a desktop computer. Currently, Skype does not allow you to delete your account on a mobile device.

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To delete your account on a Mac or Windows computer, follow these steps:

Open the Skype site and log into your account
Find your screen name (located on the top left corner) and click on it
A drop-down menu will then appear. Select "Settings" from the menu
Scroll down the "Setting" menu and click on "Close Account"
Enter your password when prompted
Click on the "Next" tab
You will then be asked why you want to delete your account. Select your reason from the drop-down menu

How to Delete Your Skype Account If You Forgot Your Password

To get your password, you need to:

Select the Account Recover form from the "Help" menu.
Enter your phone number, Skype name, and the email that is associated with your Skype account.
Wait for further instructions to be sent to your email account.

Once your identity has been verified, you will receive an email. It usually takes between 24 and 48 hours before you will receive a response.

Will Your Account Be Deleted Permanently?

Skype gives you a 60-day grace period to change your mind. This means that after you delete your account, you will be able to reactivate your account just by signing in. If you have not signed in to your account in the 60-day period, your account will be permanently deleted.

What You Should Know Before You Decide to Delete Your Skype Account

Skype is a service that is offered by Microsoft. Because of this, it is impossible to delete your Skype account without deleting your entire Microsoft account. When you delete your Microsoft account, you will lose access to these other accounts:

Outlook
Hotmail
Msn
Xbox Live
OneDrive

You can always go back and sign up for the other accounts again. However, any unused credits or stored data will be lost. So, before you delete your Skype account, you may want to take care of any of your other Microsoft accounts that are currently active.

How to Delete Your Skype Account with DoNotPay

In order to delete your Skype account, you must have a desktop computer. If you want to delete your account by using your mobile device, DoNotPay can help. No matter what device you are using, DoNotPay can help you delete your Skype account by following these seven easy steps:

Go to Delete Old Accounts product on DoNotPay.
Select the type of account you are trying to delete, such as email, streaming service, social media, gaming, eCommerce, and more.
Tell us more about your account, including usernames and associated emails / phone numbers.
Help us verify your account ownership by entering the date you first created the account, when you last logged in, any payment methods saved under the account, etc.
Upload photographic evidence if you have any that can help prove your account ownership.
Enter any last known or previously used passwords.
Enter your contact information and submit the task!

Why Use DoNotPay to Delete Your Skype Account

Deleting your Skype account can be confusing. Also, because Skype will not let you delete your account on a mobile device, you will need to make sure that you are using the proper electronic device. With DoNotPay, the entire process is fast, easy, and you can do it from your mobile device.

DoNotPay Can Help You Delete Various Online Accounts

Other than Skype, you can delete any online account with DoNotPay easily. Some of the accounts that DoNotPay can help you delete include:

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

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