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How to install Skype

Step 1 

Step 1

Click 'Save File' to save the Skype Setup Application.

Step 2 

Step 2

Click the Skype file in the Downloads window.

Step 3 

Step 3

Drag the Skype icon into the image of your Applications folder.

Step 4 

Step 4

Open Skype and sign in with your Skype Name and password.

What's next?

Call and text phones

Call and text phones

Just enter a number to call or text people who aren't on Skype. See our rates

Find people you know

Find people you know on Skype

The more people you add as contacts, the more people you can talk to, free.
Find people you know on Skype

Try a video call

Try a live video call

Call a friend now to try out free one-to-one video. All you need is a webcam.
Try a live video call

Tricks and tips for Skype for Mac

Skype for Mac Tricks and Tips

There are lots of shortcuts to help you save time when navigating Skype for Mac. Visit our Mac tricks and tips page for more.

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Call and text phones

A headset

Get a headset with headphones and microphone combined. It's the easiest way to get great sound quality on calls. View headsets

Call and text phones

A webcam

Make face-to-face video calls from your computer with a webcam. There's a wide range to choose from. Find a webcam

Call and text phones

Get Skype on your iPhone

Take Skype with you on your mobile when you're out and about. Get Skype on your iPhone

No emergency calls with Skype

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