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You’ll see a huge difference with group video calls – see everyone on the call with our 7-day trial.

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Skype Manager

Manage Skype across your entire business with Skype Manager. Create accounts, allocate credit and assign features to your colleagues.

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Step 1 

Step 1

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

Step 2 

Step 2

Click the SkypeSetup.exe file in the Downloads window.

Step 3 

Step 3

Follow the simple steps in the Setup Wizard to complete the installation.

Step 4 

Step 4

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

Do even more on a group video call...

Skype-to-Skype

People on phones can dial in

People can join a group video call from their landline and mobile, too. They won't be able to see or share video, but can join the call via voice.

Instant messaging

Instant messaging

While you're on the call, type messages to anyone of the other participants, plus share web links over IM.

Call and text phones

Send large files

Share files of any size with anyone else on Skype at the click of a button.

No emergency calls with Skype

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