Can I use Skype with my Hotmail account?

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If you have a Microsoft account like MSN Messenger, Hotmail, or Outlook, Skype can merge with your account to give you access to all of your Skype and Messenger contacts. Once you’ve merged accounts, you will be required to sign in to Skype with your Microsoft user name.

Does deleting Microsoft account delete Skype?

To delete a Skype account you need to delete your Microsoft account. As a result, you cannot access the other related services (such as e-mail).

How do I delete my account on Skype?

Follow these steps for account closure on an Android or iOS device:

Open the Skype app on your mobile device.
Go to the “Settings” menu by tapping the gear icon.
From the listed options, select “Account & Profile.”
From the listed options, select “Close your account” to delete your account.

How do I unlink Skype from Microsoft?

How do I unlink Skype from Microsoft account?

Sign in to your account.
In the Account details section, click Account settings.
In the Linked accounts section, click Unlink next to your Microsoft account ID.

Is Skype and Microsoft account the same?

A Microsoft account is what you use to access many Microsoft devices and services. It’s the account that you use to sign in to Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Windows Phone, and Xbox LIVE – and it means your files, photos, contacts and settings can follow you securely to any device. How do I create a Microsoft account?

Can I use Skype without a Microsoft account?

Skype now allows users use Skype free service as a guest user, meaning you can now start a chat, make a video or voice call, or transfer files without having to create a Microsoft account or signing in to your Microsoft account. In short, you no longer need to have a Skype account to begin using it.

Can I use Skype without an account?

We’ve made it effortless to give Skype a try – you don’t need an account and you don’t need to download anything. You can chat, make voice or video calls, even share photos, emoticons, and Mojis with your friends.

Is my Skype account linked to Microsoft?

Microsoft accounts have been linked to Skype accounts so you can use your Skype name to sign in to all Microsoft services, have a single password to sign into all your Microsoft services, and have a more secure account.

Can I login to Skype without a Microsoft account?