Skype has confirmed its discontinuation, it will no longer be available, starting in May 2025. Skype has been a part of our lives for ages, before FaceTime, WhatsApp calls, and Zoom calls. It was the one we could rely on. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video calls and voice calls, both one-to-one and group calls, send instant messages, and share files with other people on Skype. We can easily use it on phones, computers, laptops, or tablets, whatever works best for us. But now that Skype is disappearing forever, there are a few important things we must know before it is gone. Let’s find out what they are.
As per the reports, in May 2025, Skype will be retired. This change will impact both free and paid Skype users, but not Skype for Business. Skype users will have the option to move to Microsoft Teams Free, which offers most of the same core features and more.
Your chats and contacts will appear in the app by logging in to Teams Free with your Skype account so that you can pick up where you left off. This new feature will be available to users over the next few days. It will start with people who use both Skype and Teams and have the latest app versions.
There is another option as well, in case you don’t want to use Microsoft Teams Free, you can export your Skype data. The existing calling and Skype Number subscriptions will continue to automatically renew until April 3, 2025. After May 2025, the Skype Dial Pad will be available to remaining paid users from the Skype web portal and within Teams Free.
Can you continue using Skype for now?
You can continue using Skype until May 5, 2025, with plenty of time to explore Teams Free.
What will happen to your existing Skype account?
You can log in to Teams Free with your existing Skype account and your chats and contacts will be automatically available for you. There is no requirement to create a new Teams Free account.
What will happen to your existing chat history and contacts?
Your chats and contacts will automatically transfer to Teams Free when you log in with your Skype credentials.
How long it will take to sync and process my existing data?
The syncing of your data from Skype to Teams Free should take less than a minute.
Can you use both Skype and Teams Free for now?
Yes, you can use both Skype and Teams Free during the transition period until May 5, 2025.
Will you lose access to Skype after logging in to Teams Free?
No, logging in to Teams Free does not block further access to Skype. During the transition period (from now until May 5, 2025), your Skype data will remain accessible, and you can use both apps as needed.
Can you still communicate with Skype users from Teams Free?
Yes, until May 5, 2025, you can call and chat with Skype users directly from Teams Free. This feature will be rolled out gradually, starting with users who are both Skype and Teams Insiders.
Will all your data migrate to Teams Free?
Chats between Skype users and Teams work or school accounts will not be migrated. Users can use Teams Free to start a new conversation with Teams work or school users and enjoy even more functionality. Here’s what else won’t be migrated:
- Skype to Skype for Business chat history will not be migrated.
- 1:1 chat with self-history will not be migrated.
- Private conversation data will not be migrated.
- Copilot and bots content will not be supported in Teams Free and no chat history will be available.
When will your data be deleted?
Your Skype data will be available until January 2026 for you to export or delete. If you log in to Microsoft Teams Free by then, your Skype call and chat history will be available to you. If you take no action, your Skype data will be deleted in January 2026.
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