Activate and deactivate Skype reading confirmation - how it works

What WhatsApp, Facebook and Co. have been able to do for a long time is now also possible with Skype. This practical tip shows you how to activate and deactivate the read confirmation if necessary.

Enable read receipt in Skype: you should know that

If you log in to Skype, the new read confirmation is automatically activated. Manual activation is usually no longer necessary.

• As soon as your chat partner has read a message, a small version of their profile picture appears below your last message. If the profile picture is not visible, the message has either not been read or the function is deactivated for the person opposite you.
• The read confirmation only works if both contacts use the function. If your contact is still using an outdated version of Skype, the confirmation will not be sent either.
• If the contact is in the "Show as offline" mode, the read confirmation is only sent when it goes online again visibly.

Windows, iOS, Android: Activate and deactivate read confirmation for Skype

If the function is not available, download the latest version of Skype. Also on the mobile phone, you should make sure that you have installed the latest update for Skype.

1. Click on the menu button at the top left and select the "Settings".
2. You can find the settings on your iPhone or Android smartphone by tapping on your profile picture.
3. If you switch to the "Messages" category, you will find the "Send read receipt" option there.
4. Depending on your wishes, you can switch the option on or off here.