Skype for Mac OS X
Starting Skype for the first time
When you start Skype for the first time, you will be asked to read and accept our End User License Agreement. Click “Accept” only after you have read and understood these terms.
Next, you will be asked to choose a Skype Name and password. Your Skype Name is like a phone number or email address. This is the name that people will use to call you on Skype.
The Skype Name and password fields are required in order to use Skype and your Skype Name must be at least 6 characters in length. If the name is already in use you will be asked to try another name. An email address is not mandatory, however it is strongly recommended that you provide one as this is the only way to retrieve lost passwords.
You can optionally set Skype to remember your Skype Name and Password on this computer. This feature is convenient but should only be used in circumstances where you control access to the computer. Never use this option on a public computer or one for which you cannot monitor use. You can change this setting at any time from the Skype program by going to the “Skype” menu and selecting “Preferences”.