How to Ask for Skype Contacts

If you use Skype software to make voice calls over the Internet, your "Skype contacts" are fellow Skype users with whom you can communicate for free via Skype by voice call, video call, or instant messaging. Before you can add someone to your contact list, he must give permission. When you add a potential contact to your contact list, Skype opens a text box so you can send a message seeking the person's agreement. Once he agrees, you each will be able to see whenever the other signs in to Skype and is available to talk.

Instructions

1. Log in to Skype.

2. Click on "Contacts" in the toolbar at the top of the screen, then click "Add Contact."

3. Type the email address, full name, or Skype name of the person you want to add as a contact. In Skype for Windows, you will see labeled blank fields to type your contact's information. In Skype for Mac, you can type the information into the same blank field. Click "Find" in Skype for Mac to see the search results. Click "View in Skype for Windows" to see the search results.

4. Click "Add" in Skype for Windows or the green button with a "+" in Skype for Mac to ask the person to be your Skype contact.

References

• Skype Help: How do I add contacts?