Skype is one of the most popular programs for communication on the Internet. Using Skype, you can exchange the text messages, make voice and video calls, call landlines and mobile phones. Thanks to this software, people can communicate with loved ones despite the distance and time zones. But, first you need to add contacts in Skype. Let’s see how to add contacts in Skype.

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How To Add Contacts In Skype

To add the contact in Skype, just follow these instructions:

The first thing you need to do on your computer is to open Skype application.

When you sign into Skype, select “Contacts” on the top of the Skype window, then in the drop-down menu, hover over “Add Contact”, and from the drop-down menu, select “Search Skype directory…”.

On the left side of the program window, the search field displays where you can search for the name of your friend with different parameters.

You can add a contact in Skype in many ways, but the best is to enter a username. To do this, in a special field, enter the username that you have previously found out from a friend, and click on the button bellow “Search on Skype”.

When you find the right username, on the right side of the screen, you will see the button “Add to contacts”.

When you click on the contact name, you will see the info about that person. To continue and to add a contact in Skype, you need to click on “Add to Contacts”.

In the next window, you will see the message that will be sent to the person. Click on “Send” button.

When you click on the “Send” button, the notification will appear that your invitation has been sent. When the user accepts the request, then the contact will be added to the list of your contacts.

 

 

 

 

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