Messaging and calling over the Internet has never been more popular. In the era of Industry 4.0, there are many providers of free calling services over the Internet. One of them is Skype. This is a software from the famous Microsoft. In this article, Software Tips will guide you on how to register a Skype account for use.

1. Registering for a Skype Account
Step 1: Go to the following link to access the Skype account registration page https://signup.live.com/signup.
Step 2: At this step, Software Tips will guide you through two parts because Skype supports registration with both phone number and Email.
Register with phone number:
The first thing you need to do is select the region Vietnam (+84) so that you can receive the activation code to your phone number. Then, enter your phone number and click Next.

Register with Email address:
On the registration homepage interface, select Use your email instead to register with your Email.

Then, enter your Email address in the blank field and click Next to continue.

Step 3: Next, Skype requires you to create a password for your account. You need to note the following:
- Has a special character
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- Has a number

Step 4: Enter the verification code in the field and click Next to register.

Step 5: Next, you need to set a name for your account. The first line is your last name and the line below is your first name. You can use accents in your name for easier friending and use.

Step 6: This is where Skype will verify your information. If you sign up with a phone number, you will receive a verification Code, or if you sign up with an Email, you will receive an Email containing a Code.

Step 7: Enter the Code that Skype sent you into the blank on the registration page and click Next.
Remember to check: I Would like information, tip, and offers about Microsoft products and services to agree with the terms of use of the company.

Step 8: After that, Skype will automatically log you in. You have successfully registered for a Skype account!

II. How to Use Skype Basics
1. Download Skype
After you have registered your Skype account, Skype will automatically log you in to the Website version. For the browser version, we still have full features but it will be much less convenient. You can download your Skype to your computer for more convenience.
Download Link: https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/.
2. Adding Friends on Skype
Adding friends on Skype is very simple. You can search for friends by phone number, Gmail, or user name.
First, enter the name of the person you want to add as a friend in the search bar. Then click Add friend to send a friend request.

3. Sending Files on Skype
Click on the Document icon on the message bar to enable file sending mode. Sending files on Skype is very versatile; you can send images, audio, compressed files, etc.

Then, select the file you want to send.

Note: Skype only supports transferring files under 300MB. If the file is larger, the transfer will not be successful!
4. How to Retract Sent Messages
One of the very interesting features of Skype helps users to correct unintended mistakes. To delete a message, you can do the following:
Right-click on the message you want to retract and select Remove.

5. How to Reply to Messages
If you find yourself talking about too many topics in a conversation and you're worried that others might not understand which question you're answering, do the following:
Right-click on the message you want to reply to and select Quotes.

Then, type the content you want to reply with here.

Finally, press Enter to send. You will have a reply like this:

6. How to Log Out of Skype
If you're using a shared computer, logging out of Skype after each work hour is essential.
Click on the 'Three dots' icon and select Sign out.

Thus, the software trick has guided you on how to register for a Skype account quickly and easily. Wish you success!