This article will teach you how to delete a Skype account. Currently, the only way to delete your Skype account is to delete your Microsoft account. This also means removing other services (Xbox, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) associated with your Microsoft account. If you don’t want to delete your entire Microsoft account, you can hide your Skype account so it doesn’t show up in searches.
1. In a web browser to go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=523898 go.
This will take you to the Microsoft login page. The only way to delete a Skype account is to delete a Microsoft account.
- When you delete your Microsoft account, your associated Outlook.com, Live.com, or Hotmail.com email address will also be deleted.
- If this Microsoft account is associated with a Microsoft product subscription (such as Office 365, OneDrive, or Xbox Live), you will no longer have access to that product.
2. Enter your Microsoft email and click Next.
Type the email address associated with your Microsoft account in the blank space and click the blue button that says Next.
3. Enter your password and click Login.
This will sign you into your Microsoft account.
4. Click on the email or text message.
Sends a verification code to the email address or phone number associated with your Microsoft account.
5. Retrieve your verification code.
6. Enter your verification code.
Enter your code in the “Code” text field near the web browser tab used to cancel your account.
7. Click Confirm.
It’s a blue button in the lower right corner of the window. This will take you to the “Ready to Close” page.
- You may click the No Thanks link on the following page before entering the “Ready to Close” page.
8. Click Next.
In the lower left corner of the page, “Make sure [نام] It is ready to close.” This page advises you on some steps you should take before canceling your account. These actions are as follows:
- Cancel your subscriptions through your Microsoft account.
- Cancel your subscriptions through your Microsoft account.
- Save your HealthVault records.
- Use remaining Skype credits and balances.
- Set up automatic email replies for your Outlook accounts.
- Turn off reset protection on all Windows devices.
9. Click on any image box labeled Windows10regchecked.png on the page.
Click the check box to the left of each closing effect on the page.
10. Choose the reason for closing your account.
At the bottom of the page, click the Select a reason box, then click a reason for closing your account.
- If you don’t have a reason, just click My reason is not listed in the drop-down list.
11. Click on Mark account to close.
This blue button is located in the lower left corner of the screen. This marks your Skype account for deletion. 60 days after doing this, your Skype account will be permanently deleted.
- If the account is marked for account closure, you did not check all the boxes or choose a reason to close your account.
1. In a web browser to www.skype.com go.
This is the Skype website where you can edit your profile.
2. Click on login.
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. This will show a drop down menu.
3. Click on My Account.
This is the first option in the drop-down menu.
- If you are not automatically signed in to your Microsoft account, you will be redirected to the sign in page. Enter the email address associated with your Skype account and click Next. Then enter your password and click on login.
4. Scroll down and click Edit Profile.
This is the first option under “Settings and Preferences” at the bottom of the page.
5. Uncheck the box next to “Discoverability”.
This is the first option under “Profile Settings”. This will prevent your Skype from showing up in search results and suggestions. This allows you to remove your account from public view without having to delete your entire Microsoft account.
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