Skype, the popular video call application utilized by countless users, is approaching the conclusion of its journey.
closure looms
next week.
The iconic live messaging and video calling service will be closed down for good within hours, with users warned to take steps to keep hold of their chat history.
The
Microsoft
app launched almost 22 years ago, but now the tech giant has decided to call it a day, with users given the option to switch to Teams.
Skype, utilized by approximately 300 million individuals, will be discontinued on Monday, May 5, following the announcement in February to retire the service.
What will occur to your Skype login information?
Skype enthusiasts can opt to keep utilizing their existing credentials on Microsoft Teams, introduced in 2017.
Doing so will automatically transfer all contacts and chats.
If you wish to preserve notable conversations from your Skype chats and prefer not to move to Teams, this is your opportunity to save everything before the service discontinues operations.
Customers have the ability to log into Skype and download their chat history up until January 2026.
Meanwhile, Skype for Business service will continue running as usual for the time being.
In a tweet on X, Skype stated: “Skype will be discontinued in May 2025, so we aim to provide ample time for your consideration. Should you notice your acquaintances already utilizing Microsoft Teams Free, now might be an opportune moment to try it out. Alternatively, should you prefer not to switch, you have the option to download your personal information.”
One user reflected on their experience with messaging platforms: ‘I remember making the switch from MSN Messenger to Skype. Now, I’m moving on from Skype to Teams. Goodbye, Skype.’
A follower shared on Reddit: ‘Farewell, Skype. You won’t be forgotten.’
Jeff Teper, Microsoft’s leader for collaborative apps and platforms, stated earlier in a blog post: “Skype has played a crucial role in molding contemporary communication and facilitating numerous significant moments, and we feel privileged to have been a part of this journey.”
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