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Open Skype

To launch Skype double-click the Skype icon on your computer. Having trouble? Launch it from here. This will open a start-up screen.

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Enter your Skype Name and password to start using Skype. Get more help with Skype.

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Call and text phones

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Find people you know on Skype

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Trial group video free for 7 days. Smile, share, collaborate and create with three or more of you on the same video call.
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No emergency calls with Skype

Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't be used for emergency calling