Skype: change name - how it works

With Skype you can change your name at any time. Skype doesn't care which new name you choose - whether it's a fancy name or your real name. We show you exactly how to do this.

Change names on Skype: how it works online

1. First open the skype.com website and log in at the top right. Select "My account" there. Now log in if you are not already registered.
2. Then click on the pencil and "Edit profile" in the blue field on the left.
3. Then select "Edit profile" again above and can now fill in the individual fields of your profile again. You can also enter the first and last name.
4. Finally, click on the green "Save" button at the top right.

Skype: Change names in the Skype app

1. If you have installed Skype on your computer, you can also change your name directly in the software.
2. After registration, click on the "Display"> "Profile" tab and click on your name.
3. Now you can enter a new name and save it using the blue tick at the end of the line.

Set names in the Skype app

1. In the Skype app, tap your profile picture above the chats.
2. Then you will find a gear on the top right - you have to select it.
3. You will now see a pen next to your name. Tap on it to change your name on Skype.
4. Finally, confirm your entry with a tap on the tick at the end of the line.

What is the Skype name?

With Skype there is the Skype name and the display name. These two names are not the same. Under the Skype name, you can search for someone on Skype, because this name only exists once. It is permanently assigned to a user account and cannot be changed. You can only change the display name. This name will be shown to friends / colleagues in the contact list.

How can I change my email address on Skype?

In order to change the stored email address with Skype, you have to call up your profile again. There you click again on "Edit Profile" and can now also enter a different email address. Finally, confirm the change by clicking "Save".

How can I cancel Skype?

With Skype you only have to cancel subscriptions. To do this, open your profile again and select the "Manage" option next to the subscription. Here you can cancel your subscription and change payment options. However, please note that the cancellation must be made at least three days before the deadline.

How can I change my profile picture on Skype?

With Skype there are individual profile pictures that each user can upload themselves. This allows other Skype users to see who is hiding behind the contact at a glance at the photo. To change the profile picture on Skype, just click on it. A box then appears in which you have to click the profile picture again. You can then upload a new image file from your computer.

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