Privacy and security

• How can I block unwanted callers?

  You can change your call settings to only allow calls from people in your contact list. To do this: Go to Tools > Options and select the Calls tab. Check Only allow people in my Contact list to call ...

• Managing your privacy settings (Windows)

  Skype’s privacy settings let you control who can contact you on Skype, and help you manage your conversation history and blocked contacts. Learn more about your online privacy and security. To control ...

• What can I do if someone has taken over my account?

  If you suspect that someone else has your Skype name and password, you should do the following: Check your computer’s security and remove any malicious software or viruses.Learn more about protecting ...

• How can I block unwanted callers in Skype for Mac OS X?

  You can change your call settings to only allow calls from people in your contact list. To do this: Sign in to Skype. Go to Skype > Preferences and select the Privacy panel. In the Allow calls from ...

• Managing your privacy settings (Mac)

  Skype’s privacy settings let you control who can contact you on Skype, and help you manage your conversation history and blocked contacts. Learn more about your online privacy and security. To control ...

• Is Skype secure?

  Skype is as secure as we can possibly make it. When you call another person on Skype your call is very strongly encrypted, ensuring your privacy. The same is true of your shared files, chats, and ...

• What can I do if I receive spam messages or abusive calls in Skype for Mac OS X?

  You can control who contacts you on Skype by changing your privacy settings. To avoid nuisance calls and unwanted instant messages, you can choose to only allow those in your contact list to contact ...

• Why is my account suspended?

  Skype takes your security seriously, and when we suspect that your details might have fallen into the wrong hands, we take action by suspending your account temporarily. Skype will suspend an account ...

• Why has my credit/debit card been charged by Skype when I haven't made a Skype purchase?

  If you think there has been an unauthorized Skype charge on your credit or debit card, it is most likely for one of the following reasons. The charge is a recurring payment If you have previously ...

• Who can see my email address if I add it to my profile in Skype for Mac OS X?

  No one can see your email address when looking at your profile. Skype stores it so that friends who already know your email address can use it to search for you. To add your email address to your ...

• Can I control who can send me video calls?

  You can control who is able to send you video calls. To do so: Sign in to Skype. In the menu bar, click Tools > Options... Under General, select Video Settings. Choose to automatically receive video ...

• How do I turn off notifications?

    You can customise which notifications pop up in the lower right of your screen whilst Skype is running. To turn notifications on or off: Sign in to Skype. In the main menu, click Tools > Options... ...

• How can I remove my Skype Name from the sign-in screen?

  Note: These instructions are for Skype for Windows. Using Skype for Mac or Skype for Linux? When you sign in to Skype, your Skype Name is added to the dropdown list on the sign-in screen. To remove ...

• Why are my Privacy options all grey?

  Privacy options are greyed out if you are set to SkypeMe! mode. SkypeMe! is a discontinued feature, and is only accessible if you have Skype for Mac OS X 2.8 or below. Later releases of Skype for Mac ...

• Does Skype use encryption?

  All Skype-to-Skype voice, video, and instant message conversations are encrypted. This protects you from potential eavesdropping by malicious users. If you make a call from Skype to landlines and ...

• What are Skype cookies?

   Cookies are little pieces of information that Skype, or your internet browser, may store on your computer's hard drive. Cookies enable Skype to: Recognize you and your preferences Tailor Skype web ...

• Who can leave me voicemail messages in Skype for Mac OS X?

  If you have activated voicemail, people can leave you messages according to your privacy settings. By default, your privacy settings allow anyone to call you, and so anyone can leave you a voicemail. ...