You can also click Use your email instead to enter an email address here.

Skype will usually detect this from your browser’s location information.

Text - Open your phone’s Messages app, open the text from Skype, and note the four-digit code in the message. Email - Open your email inbox, open the email from “Microsoft account team”, and note the bold, four-digit code in the email.

If Skype prompts you to enter another code that’s displayed on-screen, do so and then click Next to finish creating your account.

If you haven’t yet downloaded the Skype app, you can do so for free using the iPhone’s App Store or the Android’s Google Play Store.

If you’re currently logged into a different Skype account, tap your profile image or the ☰ icon and tap Sign out before proceeding.

If you’d rather use your email address, tap Use your email instead below the Back button, then enter your email address. You will eventually need to add your phone number before you can use Skype.

Text - Open your phone’s Messages app, open the text from Skype, and note the four-digit code in the message. Type that code into the “Enter code” text box. Email - Open your email inbox, open the “Verify your email address” email from “Microsoft account team”, and note the bold, four-digit code in the email. Type that code into the “Enter code” text box.

If you didn’t sign up with a phone number, you’ll be prompted to add and verify a phone number before you can continue.

Select a theme (Light or Dark) Tap → twice. Allow Skype to access your contacts by tapping OK or Allow when prompted. Tap → again if necessary.

Select a theme (Light or Dark) Tap → twice. Allow Skype to access your contacts by tapping OK or Allow when prompted. Tap → again if necessary.