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People and friends can be found on Skype by searching for their email addresses, usernames, full names, and any other information those users have entered into their Skype profiles. While Microsoft plans to discontinue Skype in May 2025, for now, you can still find people on Skype using either the Contacts menu or the search box.[1] Here's how to find people on Skype using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.
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This article has been marked as historical. Skype was officially retired on May 5, 2025, and was replaced by Microsoft Teams. (Posted 2025-05-06). |
Searching for Someone in Skype
To find other people on Skype, tap the search bar at the top of the screen. Enter the person's full name, email address, or Skype username. Select a user in the results to view the profile. Tap Add contact to send a friend request.
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Tap Contacts. This is the tab at the bottom-right corner.- If you aren't already logged into your Skype account, do so now.
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Tap the "New Contact" icon. You can find this in the bottom-right corner. This looks like a person with a + icon.[2]Advertisement -
Type the full name, Skype username, or email address into the field. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field. -
Tap the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, online status, and more. -
Tap Add contact. This is below their profile picture.- The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message.
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Tap the search field. This is at the top of the page, underneath your Skype name. -
Type the full name, Skype username, or email address into the field. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field. -
Tap More underneath "Skype directory". This will load all profiles that match your search. -
Tap the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, and more. -
Tap Add contact. This is below their profile picture.- The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message.
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Click Contacts. This is near the top of the left panel, underneath your Skype name and status.- If you aren't already logged into your Skype account, enter your email address, username, or phone number and password to do so now.
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Click New Contact. A new window will open. -
Type the full name, Skype username, or email address into the field. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field. -
Click the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, and more. -
Click Add contact. This is below their profile picture.- The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message.
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Click the search box. This is at the top of the left panel, underneath your Skype name. -
Type the full name, Skype username, or email address into the field. Using this search criteria is often the most effective way to locate individual users on Skype.- Results should load as you type.
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Click the person you want to add. This will open their profile in full. Depending on their privacy settings, you may see additional details such as profile photo, location, and more. -
Click Add contact. This is below their profile picture.- The request will be sent to the user. Depending on their privacy settings, you may be able to send a message before they approve. Navigate to their profile and click Send message.
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Microsoft Teams will be officially replacing Skype come May 2025. While the application works differently, it still provides many of the same features from Skype, including one-on-one and group calls, file sharing, and messaging.[3]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/02/28/the-next-chapter-moving-from-skype-to-microsoft-teams/
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/how-do-i-find-and-add-new-contacts-in-skype-775f925c-e777-4066-bc77-d2e826191d90
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/02/28/the-next-chapter-moving-from-skype-to-microsoft-teams/
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