You’re now downloading Skype

The Skype download should start within seconds. If it doesn’t, you can start download again. You need Windows 2000, XP or Vista to run Skype.

Run the Skype Setup application

A window will open asking what you want to do with a file called SkypeSetup.exe.
You might see a confirmation message, asking if you’re sure you want to run this software. Click ‘Run’ again.

Follow the Setup Wizard

When the download has finished, the Skype Setup Wizard will appear and guide you through the rest of the installation.

Launch Skype

After the installation has finished, you can open Skype at any time by clicking the icon on your desktop or in your system tray.

For your computer Windows
Windows (Business version)
Mac OS X
Linux

For your mobile Windows Mobile
Nokia N800/N810
Skype Lite
iPhone
Skype on PSP®

Skype built-in WiFi phones
Cordless phones
3 Skypephone

Beta versions Windows
Mac OS X

Toolbars for Skype Skype Office Toolbar
Skype Email Toolbar

Learn how secure Skype is.

Learn how VoIP works.

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• Improve call quality
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No emergency calls with Skype.
Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and can't be used for emergency calling.