The Skype, belonging to Microsoft, was once a very popular platform conference calls. However, precisely because it belongs to the Microsoft, η deletion of the account on Skype may also affect your Microsoft account.
What is Skype and why delete it?
Skype allows you to communicate with people around the world using the Internet. It is available in mobile, computer and tablet. It was a very popular software for video and voice calls before the Zoom, the WhatsApp and Google Meet take centre stage.
See also: Skype: install on PC and mobile devices
If you no longer use Skype and want to delete your account, you're in the right place.
Get rid of Skype without deleting your Microsoft account your
Remove Skype from your devices
Skype is a Microsoft product that is a standalone application outside of the Office 365. This means that you can get rid of the application in some ways (on the computer, the Mac, your smartphone or tablet) without deleting your Microsoft account.
Block unwanted contacts
- If you get calls or messages you don't want, it's easy to block contacts.
- Right-click the contact (press and hold on mobile).
- Select View Profile.
- Scroll down and click or tap the option Block contact.
Stop the display in search results and suggestions
Turn off Skype ID discovery if you are receiving unwanted messages from Skype. calls or are concerned about your privacy online. Combine that with removing the app from your device and it's like you've deleted Skype.
- In a browser web, navigate to the profiles your Skype.
- Go down to the profile settings.
- Clear the option in the box Appear in search results and suggestions.
See also: Use Skype without creating an account
Cancel your Skype subscription
Subscribers pay a fee to call mobiles and landlines phone numbers. If you no longer need this service and therefore want to delete Skype, cancelling your subscription is simple.
How to delete your Microsoft account to delete Skype
Deleting a Microsoft account can have serious consequences. If you delete your account, you will not be able to access your Office, OneDrive, Outlook, Xbox and other Microsoft services. You also lose access to files, photos, contacts and emails. But if you only use the account for Skype (almost impossible), you can delete it.
- Go to the page Microsoft Close my account.
- Sign in to the account your Skype account is linked to. You will be prompted to verify your identity.
- You will be redirected to the page account closure. Read carefully what is on this page to make sure you do not need the account.
- Use the drop-down menu and select "grace period" of 30 days or 60 days. If you change your mind during this period, you can log back in and pick up where you left off.
- Click on the Next.
- Confirm that you understand that you will lose the Accessed at to various tools and services.
- Select the reason why you want to close the account.
- Click on the option Mark account for closure.
- A message confirms the date your Microsoft account (and therefore Skype) will be closed.
See also: DarkGate malware: distribution via compromised Skype accounts
It is worth noting that, although there are other more popular video conferencing platforms today, the platform still has 38 million users daily and is regularly updated to bring new features. It allows communication (voice and video calling) with friends and family in other countries or business conversations with colleagues from different parts of the world.
As with all similar applications, users can also exchange text messages with other Skype users, either individually or in group chats.
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