Deleting aSkype accountisn’t as simple as it was when the service was just a stand-alone VoIP tool. Today, under the Microsoft umbrella, you can’t delete your Skype account without deleting its parentMicrosoft Account. If you don’t use any other Microsoft service, then move on to the instructions for deleting the account. If you use Microsoft Word or own an Xbox, your only option is to delete the apps.
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Delete Skype conversations
If you are abandoning Skype for good but don’t want to delete your Microsoft account, it’s a good idea to delete all saved conversations. This prevents hackers from reading conversations should they somehow gain access.
Deleting conversations is easy. Here how:
With all messages deleted, skip ahead to deleting the app from your device(s).
Delete a Microsoft Account
To be rid of Skype, you’ll need to delete the parent Microsoft Account. The good news is that the deletion isn’t immediate: You have 60 days to change your mind.
Step 1:Open a browser and go to theMicrosoft Account Closure page.
Step 2:Sign in to your Microsoft Account.
Step 3:Select theNextbutton after reading the overview.
Step 4:As shown above, check all the boxes, confirming that you understand what happens when an account is closed.
Step 5:Click the arrow next toSelect a Reasonand select a response on the drop-down menu.
Step 6:Click theMark Account for Closurebutton.
Remove Skype in Windows 10
This applies to the desktop software and the Microsoft Store app
Step 1:Click theStartbutton.
Step 2:Scroll down on the Start Menu, right-click on theapp or program(the latter will be in a Skype folder), and selectUninstallon the pop-up menu.
Step 3:If you’re removing the Microsoft Store app, click theUninstallbutton on the pop-up window. No other steps are needed.
If you’re removing the desktop software, continue toStep 4.
Step 4:The Control Panel appears. SelectSkypeon theUninstall or Change a Programlist.
Step 5:SelectUninstallnext toOrganize.
Step 6:ClickYeswhen prompted to uninstall the software.
Step 7:ClickOKto complete.
Remove Skype on MacOS Big Sur
Step 1:OpenFinderand selectApplicationslisted on the left.
Step 2:Right-click onSkypeand selectMove to Trashon the pop-up menu. Alternatively, drag Skype to the Trash icon on the Dock.
Step 3:Right-click on theTrashicon and selectEmpty Trashon the pop-up menu.
Remove Skype on iOS 14 / iPadOS 14
Step 1:Long-press on the app icon.
Step 2:TapDelete Appon the pop-up menu.
Remove Skype on Android 10
Step 1:Long-press on the app.
Step 2:Tap the“i” iconon the bottom right of the pop-up menu.
