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Group video - start your free trial

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

New in this version

Skype Manager

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

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A headset

Grab a headset with combined headphones and microphone. They will really improve the sound quality on your calls.
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A webcam

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

Take Skype with you – download Skype to your mobile or get a handset with Skype built-in. Download Skype for mobiles

No emergency calls with Skype

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