Instead of bogging down your computer with another app install, simply sign in to and begin instant messaging and making calls directly from your browser.įor now, the beta service is available only to a small number of existing and new users, but will gradually roll out worldwide over the coming months, so look out for an invite the next time you sign into Skype. 'Skype for Web makes it quicker and easier than ever before to connect with family and colleagues around the world, for freedirectly from ,' said Jonathan Watson, senior product marketing manager for user reach and engagement, said in a a blog post (Opens in a new window). Skype is adding a new platform to its bag of tricks: the Web.Īlready accessible as a desktop download, mobile apps, televisions, and game consoles, Microsoft's video-chat system is going back to basics with a version for your Internet browser.

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Looking for the link or photo sent a few weeks ago? You can search the Chat Media Gallery for files, links, and photos shared in a conversation, whether it was yesterday or last month.

Notifications (you’ll need to enable them when you sign in) even if you’re using another app or viewing a different website in another browser window.

Timeline view on left (a single, searchable list so it's easier to start and find conversations).

HD video calls, instant messaging and audio calling.What are the key features in Skype for Web? The web app will also ask you to install a plug-in before making or receiving your first video/audio call.Īlthough Skype for Web works with Chrome, it does not work on Chromebooks. Officially, Skype for Web only works on Windows 10 and macOS 10.12 or higher using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, although it should also work in Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox, too. There is no need to download the Skype desktop app.

Go to (or ) in your web browser on a Windows or Mac computer, then sign in with your Skype ID and password or Microsoft Account.

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