Skype: Messages are not sent - so fix the problem
Sometimes Skype messages cannot be sent. You are usually powerless, but not always. In this tip you will read how to send the messages anyway.
Send Skype messages anyway
Sometimes messages are sent by going offline and going online again:
- In the Skype window, click the drop-down menu at the top left of your name and choose "Offline." Please note that this may terminate ongoing calls.
- Wait a few seconds and then click "Online" again. This method has the same effect as exiting and restarting Skype, but is faster.
Often there is nothing you can do about the problem. Skype is a peer-to-peer-based service and does not run via a central server like WhatsApp, for example. Therefore, both chat partners must be online so that messages can be sent. So if you write a message to a contact while they're offline, you can't be sure that they'll get the message when you're offline, but they'll come online.
In another practical tip, we will show you how you can edit Skype messages later.