| Level | Basic |
| Device | Desktop computer |
| Topic | Video calls |
| Sub-topic | Managing Skype contacts using a desktop computer |
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| Did you know you can do more than make calls and share your video screen as you use Skype? The popular communications applications also allows you to manage several things, including contacts, profile settings, etc. For today’s guide, we will show how you can manage your Skype contacts using your desktop computer. Make sure to have a stable internet connection for this tutorial. Having it allows you to do the steps without encountering any issues later. | |
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| 1 | Step one is to launch the application from your computer desktop. Click the app icon twice, or hit enter after clicking it once. |
| 2 | The next step is to input your email or username in this area. |
| 3 | Hit the Next button to proceed. |
| 4 | Then you need to input a code in the next blank area. |
| 5 | You also have the option to use your password. Hit the link to do so. |
| 6 | Then click the Sign-in button to continue. |
| Finding A Contact | |
| 1 | The first step in how you can find a contact is through the search bar. What you need to do is click on the search bar at the left side of the home screen. |
| 2 | The next screen will appear. Type in the area to find a contact. |
| 3 | Results will show as you type along. You can now check each contact that appears this way. |
| Adding A Contact | |
| 1 | Head to the search bar once again. |
| 2 | Then input a contact you want to add. |
| 3 | Then select from the many results in the lower left panel. |
| 4 | A conversation panel will show. You can wave at the contact, or start a message. |
| 5 | After doing so, head over to the contacts tab. |
| 6 | Then scroll down among your contacts list to see if Skype has successfully added the new user. |
| 7 | Another way to do so is by clicking the New Contact option under the contacts tab. |
| 8 | You can either search a contact manually through the search bar. |
| 9 | Or you can invite someone to the platform by clicking this option. |
| 10 | You can select from the many options below. |
| 11 | There is also the option of adding a phone number. Click this option to do so. |
| 12 | The following panel will show. Input the details in the following fields. |
| 13 | The last thing you need to do is click the Save button at the top right panel of the screen. |
| Deleting A Contact | |
| 1 | The first step is to head to your contacts tab. |
| 2 | Then select a contact to delete by right-clicking their name. |
| 3 | A new prompt will show. Select the Delete contact option. |
| Conclusion | |
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| Managing Skype contacts using your desktop computer is not as complicated as it sounds. All you need to do is look for one via the Skype search bar. You can add one by messaging a new contact after searching, or by clicking the add contact button. You can delete a contact by right-clicking an existing one and clicking the delete contact option.Get in touch with us should you have issues or two with the steps above. | |
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