Important: Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. By logging in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, your chats and contacts will appear in the app so you can pick up where you left off. This capability will gradually roll out to Skype and Teams users on the latest app versions over the coming days. Alternatively, you can export your Skype data. Learn more about Skype retirement
Skype Number subscription at any time. Important : If you purchased your Skype Number on your iPhone or iPad , you can only cancel and reactivate it directly from your device . To cancel your Skype Number:
You can cancel your-
Sign in to your account.
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In the Manage features section, select Skype Number .clear the history and cookies on your device and sign in again.
Note : If you're on iPhone or iPad and don't have the Skype Number option, you may need to -
Select the Settings link under your Skype Number.
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Select the Cancel Skype Number link in the Billing information section.
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Select the reason you're cancelling, then select the Cancel Skype Number button.
When you cancel your Skype Number, your subscription will remain active until its expiry date. After it expires, Skype will reserve your Skype Number for you on your account for 10 days. This means no one else but you can purchase this particular number during this period. You can renew your Skype Number subscription from your account. Skype numbers can be cancelled, but not refunded. Learn more .
To reactivate your Skype Number:
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Sign in to your account.
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In the Manage features section, select Skype Number .clear the history and cookies on your device and sign in again.
Note : If you're on iPhone or iPad and don't have the Skype Number option, you may need to -
Select the Reactivate link under the number you’d like to reactivate, then follow the instructions.
Your Skype Number will be reactivated as soon as your payment has been accepted.