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title: "What are the steps you should follow before signing in to Skype?"  
description: "What are the steps you should follow before signing in to Skype?"  
author: "Steilla Mitchel"  
published: 2022-03-15  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96289/what-are-the-steps-you-should-follow-before-signing-in-to-skype  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "skype"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# What are the steps you should follow before signing in to Skype?

What are the steps you should follow before [signing](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/497/what-is-delay-signing) in to Skype?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- You can **sign in to Skype** using your Skype name, email address, or phone number.
- If you already have a Microsoft or Skype account:
- Open Skype and tap or click the Skype name, email address, or phone number.
- Sign in with your Skype name, email, or phone number.
- To proceed, enter your password and pick the arrow. You've successfully signed into Skype.
- Note: When you close Skype or sign out and opt to remember your account settings, Skype will store your sign in credentials.

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