Skype for Mac: clear chat history

This guide shows you how to delete chat histories in Skype for Mac and no longer save chat logs.

Skype: Don't save chat history on Mac and clear entire log

If you no longer want to permanently save chat logs, proceed as follows:

1. Log in to Skype and click on "Skype" in the menu bar.
2. Select the "Settings" and there the tab "Privacy".
3. Under "Save conversation log" select "Never".
4. At this point you can remove all chat logs directly using the "Delete entire log" button.

Skype for Mac: delete individual chat logs

To delete existing chat logs in Skype for Mac, do the following:

1. Log in to Skype and click on "Protocol" in the left window of the Skype window.
2. All protocols are listed there. Right-click the log you want to delete.
3. Now select "Delete conversation".