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title: "How does Skype work?"  
description: "How does Skype work?"  
author: "Jivika Rai"  
published: 2018-01-04  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32508/how-does-skype-work  
category: "skype"  
tags: ["skype", "social media"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How does Skype work?

How does Skype work?

## Answers

### Answer by Subhamay Ganai

[**Skype**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96296/how-to-create-an-account-on-skype) is one of the most popular communication platforms used globally. It is a [software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/331597/the-future-of-software-development) that enables people to make video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files from their mobile, computer or tablet.

## Here’s how Skype works:

#### Installation

- First, you have to download and install Skype on your device.
- Then, create a Skype account using your email address or phone number.

#### Making a call

- Once you have installed Skype and logged in to your account, you can make a call by selecting a contact from your contacts list or by typing in their Skype username in the search bar.
- You can choose to [**make a video or voice call**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94349/how-does-skype-video-call-work), depending on your preference.

![How does Skype work?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/40cddc66-9493-4064-a8a6-b05156d434c1/images/15d7693b-a41c-455d-a879-42906c4af3b8.png)

#### Group calls

- You can also add multiple people to your call and make it a group call.
- Simply click on the “**Add participant**” button during a call to add more people.

#### Instant messaging

- Skype also has an instant messaging feature that allows users to send text messages to their contacts.
- To use this feature, select the contact you want to chat with and click on the chat icon.

#### File sharing

- Skype also allows users to share files such as images, documents and videos with their contacts during a call or chat.
- Simply click on the file-sharing icon and select the file you want to share.

#### Skype credits

- Skype also offers a service called Skype Credits which allows you to make calls to landlines and mobiles all over the world at low rates.
- To use this feature, you have to purchase Skype Credits, which can be done easily through the Skype website.

In conclusion, Skype is a user-friendly platform that makes [**communication**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication) with family, friends and colleagues easier and more convenient. With its wide range of features, it is no wonder why it is so popular across the globe.

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