How to Set Up a Skype Account

Skype is software that enables people from all around the world to communicate with each other for free via their computer. Skype to Skype calls are free however it isn’t all that you can use Skype for. Skype enables you to make inexpensive long distance phone calls, send text messages, video conference, forward phone calls and much more.

Skype is also a viable business tool, enabling free internal phone calls, text messages from your computer, and inexpensive calls to land lines and cell phones. Whether you own a business or would like to use it in your personal life, setting up a Skype Account is easy to do. Here’s how:

Step 1: Visit www.skype.com and download the software onto your computer. There’s a big DOWNLOAD button so you can’t miss it.

Step 2. A window will open on your computer. Save the file SkypeSetup.exe. on your computer.

Step 3. Once the download is complete, open the Skype setup application. The setup wizard will launch guiding you through choices and settings for your computer.

Step 4. Your next step is to Start Skype.

Step 5. You’ll now be asked to create your account. It’ll ask for your name, Skype name, and password. It’ll then ask for an email address and location information.

Step 6. You’re now able to make Skype calls. You can also take a peek at their getting started guide which will walk you through making a test call and your first phone call. With Skype you can also import contacts from Hotmail, Yahoo, Outlook and more.

Skype can be the one stop communication solution for busy people who are tired of spending so much money on phone bills and text messages and using Skype is easy to do.