How to show your Skype status on the web

How do I get a Skype status button?

Edit your privacy options in Skype to show your status on the web. Don't have Skype yet? Download it here

Simply go to Tools > Options > Privacy to update your settings.

Tick the “Allow my status to be shown on the web” checkbox and “Save”.

Use the wizard to customise your button

What next?

You’ll be given a little snippet of code to paste into your blog, email signature, message board post — or anywhere else you want people to contact you online. Here’s our little guide to putting a Skype button in your email signature.

What will my buttons look like?

Your Skype buttons will show your actual Skype status. So, if you’re online and in the mood for random conversation, you’ll set your status to “Skype Me!” and “Skype Me!” will also show on the web, wherever you’ve pasted your buttons.

(Please note that if you’re in “Invisible” mode, anyone viewing your buttons will see that you’re “Offline”.)