Hide names on Skype - Here's how
Simply removing the name for certain people does not work with Skype. In this article, we explain how you can hide your name on Skype.
Skype: Hide names through the Skype website
- First, go to the Skype website and log in.
- Next to "Personal information" click the "Edit" button.
- Change the "First name" and "Last name" area there. You must write at least one letter in each of the fields here in order to save the information with the "Save" button.
- If the changes don't appear directly in your Skype software, sign out and then start Skype again.
Completely hide Skype names using Skype software
If you log in to the PC using the Skype software, you can completely hide the profile name. There are also no individual letters or other minimum requirements here:
- To do this, click on your profile name in the top left corner of Skype.
- Then click on your name in the right display, so that the text field with the name opens.
- Here you delete all information and confirm with the check mark next to the input field.
Hide Skype name from the app
In the meantime, the name on Skype can also be hidden in the app for iOS or Android.
- Tap the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
- Here you scroll down and select "My account and profile".
- Here, tap on "Manage my profile online".
- Here you can edit the two fields "First name" and "Last name" as you like.
In the next post we will explain how to switch off Skype advertising.