Microsoft to Shut Down Skype After 20 Years of Operation
Through its official website, Microsoft has announced that Skype, the video chat application, will be officially shut down on May 5, 2025.
On its official website, Microsoft has announced that Skype, the video chat application, will be shut down on May 5, 2025. As a replacement, they introduced Microsoft Teams, which has similar features to Skype. Users can also access Microsoft Teams using the same account as Skype.
Skype will be discontinued on May 5, 2025. In the coming days, you can sign in to Microsoft Teams using your Skype credentials, and your chats and contacts will soon be available to you. Enjoy the features you love from Skype, including free calls and messaging, along with new features like meetings and communities, all in Teams.
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Jeff Teper, President of Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms, stated that Skype users will have control and options when transitioning to Microsoft Teams. He explained that users can transfer their chat history and saved contacts to Teams, including files like images.
Microsoft also gives users about 60 days to transfer their data from Skype to Microsoft Teams. After May 5, 2025, users will no longer be able to use Skype and must fully switch to Microsoft Teams.
