How to Use Skype on a Website
If you have a Skype name and password you can sign in to your Skype account through Skype's homepage to view and manage your account. This comes in handy when you want to add credit to your account, so that you can use Skype To Go on your mobile phone. Rather than downloading Skype to the computer, you can manage your account through Skype's website. You cannot make Skype calls or instant message through Skype's website.
Instructions
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Go to Skype's homepage by typing skype.com in your internet browser. Click "Sign In" located in the upper right side corner of the website.
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Enter your Skype name and password and then click "Sign Me In". If you do not have a preexisting Skype account click on the tab "Create an Account" to set up a Skype account.
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Click on "Buy Skype Credit" to add Skype credit to your account. By clicking "Call Forwarding", "Voicemail" or "Call Phones" you can get a subscription to Skype, which makes more Skype features available to you that are not included in the free Skype account. Under the heading "You Have" you will see the Skype features available to you. Under the heading "Also Available" you will see the Skype features you can use through purchasing a subscription or using Skype credit.
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Tips & Warnings
You need to download Skype to make phone calls from the computer.