{"id":1181,"date":"2021-07-02T16:14:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T16:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T12:32:45","slug":"how-to-delete-skype-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Skype Account Permanently (Easy Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Skype isn\u2019t as popular as it used to be once upon a time, and is losing quite a fair bit of user base by the day. With that said, if there is an app you\u2019re not using, it is best you delete it. This guide will show you how to delete Skype account easily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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your Skype account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#How_to_cancel_Skype_subscription\" >How to cancel Skype subscription<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#Delete_Skype_messages_How-to_guide\" >Delete Skype messages (How-to guide)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#%C2%B7_For_desktop\" >\u00b7 For desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#%C2%B7_For_mobile\" >\u00b7 For mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#How_to_delete_Skype_conversations\" >How to delete Skype conversations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#How_to_delete_Skype_account_on_Windows_or_Mac_desktop\" >How to delete Skype account on Windows or Mac desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#Delete_Skype_account_on_Android_or_iOS_smartphones\" >Delete Skype account on Android or iOS smartphones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#Is_there_a_way_to_know_if_a_Skype_account_is_deleted\" >Is there a way to know if a Skype account is deleted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-delete-skype-account\/#Will_Skype_delete_inactive_accounts\" >Will Skype delete inactive accounts?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_contents\"><\/span>Table of contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Do-you-need-to-delete-your-Microsoft-account-for-deleting-Skype-account\">Do you need to delete your Microsoft account for deleting Skype account?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-cancel-Skype-subscription\">How to cancel Skype subscription<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Delete-Skype-messages\">Delete Skype messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-delete-Skype-conversations\">How to delete Skype conversations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-delete-Skype-account-on-Windows-or-Mac-desktop\">Delete Skype account on Windows or Mac desktop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-delete-Skype-account-on-Android-or-iOS-smartphones\">How to delete Skype account on Android or iOS smartphones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Is-there-a-way-to-know-if-a-Skype-account-is-deleted\">Is there a way to know if a Skype account is deleted?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Will-Skype-delete-inactive-accounts\">Will Skype delete inactive accounts?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A couple of us are aware of the rising number of messaging apps available today, most of them obsolete. As newer software applications like Zoom come into par, what is to become of the \u201cused-to-be-popular\u201d Skype? Its popularity is declining by the day, which means you will need to delete your Skype account. Deleting an old app is crucial, just as <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-search-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deleting your search history<\/a>, which leaves a lot of unwanted trailing crumbs.<\/p>\n<p>Trails of user data can often leave the door open to cyberattacks. For starters, if your Skype contains chats that were meant to be classified, and somehow a hacker gets through to that information, we all know the end result!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Do-you-need-to-delete-your-Microsoft-account-for-deleting-Skype-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_delete_your_Microsoft_account_for_deleting_your_Skype_account\"><\/span>Do you need to delete your Microsoft account for deleting your Skype account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to if you don\u2019t want to. Yes, you need a Microsoft account for signing up with Skype, but you also need your Microsoft account for other services too. You will need it for services like Outlook, Bing, or Xbox Live.<\/p>\n<p>However, the drawback is that if you need to delete Skype account permanently and everything else with it, you will need to delete your Microsoft account.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, if you\u2019re trying to meet halfway by keeping Microsoft and deleting just Skype, you won\u2019t be able to so completely. You will, however, have to keep all information and data to a minimum on Skype. It will help ensure the protection of important information even after you delete it.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re mainly deleting your Skype account for security or privacy purposes, why not secure it or your connection by using a VPN? iProVPN offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">great array of features<\/a> that are created for security enhancements on media platforms.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"How-to-cancel-Skype-subscription\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_cancel_Skype_subscription\"><\/span>How to cancel Skype subscription<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before completely proceeding to delete your Skype account, keep in mind that you will still get charged even after the account is deleted or inactive. This is only regarding those users who have paid for extra Skype features.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, Skype is a free communication and messaging app, however, there are certain features that come with a cost. If you\u2019re only planning on voice or video calling a Skype to Skype account, it\u2019s free. However, if you\u2019ve signed up to call a mobile number or landline through Skype, it costs around $2.99 a month.<\/p>\n<p>So, with that said, if you\u2019re planning on deleting Skype, make sure to cancel your subscription too, to prevent getting charged later on. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head over to your \u201c<strong>Microsoft\u00a0Services &amp; subscriptions<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0page and \u201c<strong>sign in to your account<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Now, look for \u201c<strong>Skype subscription<\/strong>\u201d and click on\u00a0\u201c<strong>Payment &amp; billing<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Then, click\u00a0on \u201c<strong>Cancel<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>To complete the process<\/strong>, follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For confirmation of subscription cancelation<\/strong>, you will receive an email.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s about it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Delete-Skype-messages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Skype_messages_How-to_guide\"><\/span>Delete Skype messages (How-to guide)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to delete Skype account and only need to clear up a few important messages? It\u2019s a good practice to consider! Leaving around a couple of important messages can be a risk if you\u2019re an inactive Skype user. It can leave the portal open for future attacks like phishing scams etc. The same applies to when you deleting other social accounts like <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/delete-tinder-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tinder<\/a>. Take a look at the tutorial below showing you how to delete your Skype messages. We\u2019ve divided it between desktop and smartphone settings.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_For_desktop\"><\/span>\u00b7 For desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>All you need to do is click on the conversation box you\u2019d like to delete messages from. For instance, if you\u2019d like to delete a message from \u201cGary\u201d click on his chatbox. When you find the message you want to delete, click on the three small dots next to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1186 size-full\" title=\"Delete skype messages\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-skype-messages.png\" alt=\"Delete skype messages\" width=\"214\" height=\"103\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you click on it, a drop-down menu will show up. Just click on \u201cremove,\u201d and that\u2019s all! It\u2019s deleted!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1187 size-full\" title=\"How to remove Skype messages\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-remove-Skype-messages.png\" alt=\"How to remove Skype messages\" width=\"114\" height=\"88\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_For_mobile\"><\/span>\u00b7 For mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s almost the same procedure. First, open the Skype app, and click on the chat, with which whose message you\u2019d like to delete. Look for the particular message, and press down on it. Again, a drop-down menu will appear. Click on \u201cremove,\u201d and your message will be deleted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1185 size-medium\" title=\"Delete Skype messages on smartphone\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-messages-on-smartphone-300x274.jpeg\" alt=\"Delete Skype messages on smartphone\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-messages-on-smartphone-300x274.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-messages-on-smartphone-1024x936.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-messages-on-smartphone-768x702.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-messages-on-smartphone.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"How-to-delete-Skype-conversations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_delete_Skype_conversations\"><\/span>How to delete Skype conversations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just in case deleting the message is not all you require, and would like to delete an entire conversation, it\u2019s far easier to go through with. <strong>For desktop client<\/strong>, all you need to do is <strong>right-click on the chat<\/strong> that you would like delete and click on \u201c<strong>delete conversation<\/strong>\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for the mobile app. Hover over the chat that you want to delete, hold down the chat until a pop drop-down menu appears. Click on \u201c<strong>Delete conversation<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s about it!<\/p>\n<p>Now, if deleting both Skype messages and conversations aren\u2019t enough, and you would like to delete your Skype account entirely, let\u2019s move on to the tutorial below.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"How-to-delete-Skype-account-on-Windows-or-Mac-desktop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_delete_Skype_account_on_Windows_or_Mac_desktop\"><\/span>How to delete Skype account on Windows or Mac desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned above, to delete Skype account, you will need to delete your Microsoft account entirely. Along with that, you lose access to other Microsoft accounts. So, if you\u2019re completely sure you\u2019d like to stay off the grid, proceed with the tutorial below for Windows or Mac desktop apps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Skype app on your desktop.<\/li>\n<li>Click your Skype profile on the top left corner of the screen, and then click on\u00a0\u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li>You will see a list of options on both left and right side. On the right-side panel, click on \u201c<strong>Close your account<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1184 size-medium\" title=\"Delete Skype desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-desktop-300x289.png\" alt=\"Delete Skype desktop\" width=\"300\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-desktop-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Delete-Skype-desktop.png 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This means you\u2019re planning on deleting Skype and discontinuing your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your password to proceed.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you deal with other Microsoft accounts, if any, before proceeding. When you\u2019re sure about it, click on \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>There will be a checklist. You need to enter the reason for deletion or click on \u201c<strong>My reason isn\u2019t listed<\/strong>.\u201d Now, click on \u201c<strong>Mark account for closure<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done with this, you will need to wait 60 days for Skype and other Microsoft accounts to be completely deleted. Also note that you can still use your account in between these 60 days until it\u2019s ready to be deleted.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"How-to-delete-Skype-account-on-Android-or-iOS-smartphones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Skype_account_on_Android_or_iOS_smartphones\"><\/span>Delete Skype account on Android or iOS smartphones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fortunately, the settings have become a little more improved since the last time, and you can now delete Skype account on smartphones. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch Skype, and click on your profile image.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll see a drop-down menu, click on \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on \u201c<strong>Account &amp; Profile<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the drop-down menu, and click on \u201c<strong>Close your account<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-sign into your Microsoft account<\/strong> to proceed, and <strong>follow the onscreen instructions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>That\u2019s about it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Again, just like the desktop app, you will need to wait 60 days for the deletion to be complete. Other than that, if you\u2019re having trouble with the mobile app, simply delete Skype account from your desktop. It\u2019s much easier that way!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Is-there-a-way-to-know-if-a-Skype-account-is-deleted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_way_to_know_if_a_Skype_account_is_deleted\"><\/span>Is there a way to know if a Skype account is deleted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you delete Skype accounts, you will know for sure because you won\u2019t be able to sign in. Sure, that could mean a lot of things. But, if you\u2019ve filed for an account termination, and the 60-day waiting period is over, it means your Skype account is deleted.<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to change your mind, you can still log into your account and revert the settings, but only during that 60-day timeslot. When your account is deleted, you won\u2019t appear in any search results, nor will be found by other contacts. You will lose access to all files, data or media files once your Skype account is deactivated.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Will-Skype-delete-inactive-accounts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Skype_delete_inactive_accounts\"><\/span>Will Skype delete inactive accounts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What about the inactive accounts? Does Skype terminate it? These are among some of the most commonly asked questions. Usually, Skype doesn\u2019t delete inactive accounts mostly because it\u2019s linked to Microsoft. Deleting a Skype account would inherently mean deleting other Microsoft accounts linked together. However, there are some cases where inactive Skype accounts are deleted mostly when they\u2019re not linked to Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p>Have any more information to add? Any more questions in mind? Feel free to leave a comment or suggestion below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skype isn\u2019t as popular as it used to be once upon a time, and is losing quite a fair bit of user base by the day. With that said, if there is an app you\u2019re not using, it is best you delete it. This guide will show you how to delete Skype account easily. 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