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Usually, users would use a Microsoft account to sign in to Skype on their phones or computers. However, this software also allows you to use other email services to create an account, such as Gmail. Below is a guide on how to create a Skype account for users who want to use the Gmail service.
Create a Skype username using Gmail.
Method 1: Creating a Skype Account Using Gmail on the Web
Step 1: Go to the official Skype account creation link Here.
Step 2: Enter your Gmail address and click Next.
Step 3: Enter the password for your Skype account and click Next.
Step 4: Enter your personal information, including your First and Last Name into the information box, then click Next.
Step 5: Choose your country in the Country/region section and your birthdate in the Birthdate section.
Copy the verification code and paste it into the Verify email section, then click Next.
Step 7: Click Next to verify that you are not a robot.
Solve the program's puzzle, then click Done to complete.
This is the notification you receive when you successfully create an account.
Step 8: After successfully creating your account, you will be redirected to your account management page. Here, you can customize your information such as: Full name, profile picture, or password.
Method 2: Creating a Skype Account Using Gmail on Software
Step 1: After installing Skype, open the software and click on Sign in or Create to proceed with signing in or registering for Skype.
Step 2: Since we are registering for Skype here, let's select Create one! to create an account.
Step 3: Click on Use your Email instead to choose to create an account using Gmail.
Step 4: Enter your Email and click Next to proceed to the next step.
Step 5: Enter the password for the account and click Next.
Step 6: Fill in the information including First and Last Name and click Next.
Step 7: Now let's go to your Email address to retrieve the code that has just been sent to activate your Skype registration.
And all we need to do is enter the received code to proceed with activating the Skype account.
Step 8: Click on Next to verify that you are not a robot.
Solve the puzzle presented by Skype
Step 9: After successfully creating your account, you will be redirected to the Profile update window. Here, you can upload your profile picture in the upload Photo section. Click Continue to proceed.
Step 10: Adjust the Mic settings in case you need to voice chat with your friends.
Step 11: Next, perform a video test to facilitate video calling.
Step 12: After that, Skype will guide you on how to find and add Skype contacts.
And finally, all we need to do is use Skype to search for and add friends.
Here is a guide on how to create a Skype account using Gmail. Additionally, Skype also allows users to register using their phone number. After completing the registration, you can log in using your phone number and the registered password, and use Skype as usual.
- Read more: Guide to Registering for Skype Using Your Phone Number
