How to Make a Skype Account

Sign up for a Skype account to make calls from your computer.

If you are looking for a program that combines instant messaging with the ability to make phone calls and send texts from your computer, you may be considering downloading Skype. To get Skype up and running, you will need to make a Skype account in addition to downloading the program. This is a simple process that you can complete in just a few minutes from your web browser.

Instructions

1. Go to the Skype website (see Resources) and click on the “Sign in” link near the top of the window. This will take you to a new page.

2. Click on the “Create an account” tab in the new page.

3. Enter all the required information. This includes your full name, your email address, your desired Skype name and password, your country and your preferred language. You may also optionally enter other information, such as your birthday, gender and city.

4. Click on the “I agree–continue” button. This will take you to your new account page, where you can buy Skype credit, sign up for a monthly plan, buy an online number so your contacts without Skype can call your computer directly, and more.

References

• Skype: Create an Account

Resources

• Skype
• Skype: Support