| Level | basic |
| Device | Windows desktop computer |
| Topic | Video calls |
| Sub-topic | Resetting a Skype password with a desktop computer |
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| Like many applications and software available, you need to secure them to prevent issues later. After all, it can be troublesome once you realize you cannot log into your social media account, game platform, or communications media, such as Skype because you have forgotten your password. That is why this guide is here to lend you a hand. We will focus on how you can reset your Skype password while using a Windows desktop computer.Make sure you have installed the application on your computer. Otherwise, you need to download it from the Google play store or the original website. In addition, you need a stable internet connection for this tutorial. Having it allows you to do the steps without any issues once you get to the actual thing. | |
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| 1 | Step one is to launch the application from your desktop. Double-click the Skype icon. You can also click it once and hit enter on your keyboard. |
| 2 | This screen will pop up. Enter a username, phone number, or email address in this field. |
| 3 | The third step is to click the next button. |
| 4 | Keep in mind each method for logging in requires you to input a code. But pay no attention to that since all you need to click is this link. |
| 5 | This panel will show. The fifth step is to click the Forgot password link. |
| 6 | Before you can reset your password, you need to verify the account first. Click the get code button to do so. |
| 7 | Skype will now send a code to your email address. Locate the code from your email and input it in this blank field. |
| 8 | You have the alternative of using a different verification code. Click this link to do so. |
| 9 | Once you finish the code, you can now click the Next button. |
| 10 | This panel will show. You can now input a new password in the first blank portion. |
| 11 | You need to re-enter that new password in the other open field. |
| 12 | The last step of the process is to click the Next button. |
| 13 | Once you do that, a new screen will show. All you need to do is click the Next button. |
| 14 | You can now use the new password to log into your Skype account. Head over to the sign-in page to do so. |
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| It is the convenient thing that Skype allows you to reset your password with any device. Using a Windows desktop computer, open the app. Then log in with a username, phone number, or email address. Click the use your password link, then choose the forgot password option. Verify your account, then type your new password. Hit the Next button to finish the process.Feel free to contact any of our specialists should you have issues with any of the steps in this guide. | |
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