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Call Transfer – transfer calls easily

  • Transfer a call
  • Transfer with screening

calltransferYou can transfer calls simply and easily to other Skype contacts, landlines or mobile phones too.

  • To transfer calls you will need the latest version of Skype.

Answer your call

Answer an incoming call by clicking the green call button.

Select call transfer

To transfer the call select Menu > Transfer the call to…. Alternatively, you can go to Call > Transfer the call on the toolbar or right click on the call window and select Transfer the call from the menu

Select a contact or number to transfer the call to

When selecting “Transfer the call to…”, a list containing your five most recent transfers or calls will appear. You can select one of these contacts or use the “Someone else …” option to select another contact.

When transferring the call to a Skype contact, you can enter a message in the window so that they know what the call is about.

People with a monthly subscrption can also transfer the call to a landline or mobile phone by entering the number in the text box.

Transfer the call

To begin transferring the call, click the Transfer button. As soon as the other person picks up the transferred call, you will be disconnected from the call.
Note: You can only transfer incoming calls.

Need more help Check out our FAQs section.

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