
Skype is part of Microsoft account and you can't delete your account without deleting Microsoft account also. All I want to do is delete my skype account because I never use it, but MS says I have to delete the MS account associated with it, and I use that to log into my computer so I'd rather not

Re-enter your password to verify your account Is there no way to delete my Skype without deleting my entire Microsoft account? I haven't used skype in years, and my account has started sending out the baidu spam. On the right-side panel, scroll down and click Close your account. Click your Skype name, in the top left corner, and choose Settings from the drop-down menu. More information and instructions on how to delete a Skype account can be checked on our FAQ To permanently delete your Skype account, follow these steps: Launch the Skype app on your Desktop. We've started one for The Verge, so feel free to jump in and see how it works right here.Home Close Skype account without Microsoft accountĭue to Skype and Microsoft migration done last October 2016, it's no longer possible to delete a Skype account without closing the Microsoft account associated with it and we wait 60 days before permanently deleting the account. To start a Skype conversation without an account, simply head to the Skype website and hit "start a conversation" to create a group chat that can be shared with anyone. If you use Skype as a guest then the conversation will only last for 24 hours, and if you want to access features like calling landlines or Skype Translator then you'll still need a regular Skype account. Skype without an account works on the web, and up to 300 people can participate in a Skype group chat, with up to 25 people on a voice or video call.

Skype users can create a special conversation that link that can now be shared with anyone to enable messaging, voice / video calling, and screen sharing, all free without an account. While Skype has allowed group chats with guests, Microsoft is now enabling all of Skype's audio and video calling features to be used without an account.

Microsoft is making Skype a little easier to use without the need for a full account.
