Skype: Block unwanted calls

In this practical tip, we will show you how to block unwanted Skype calls. Because everyone knows the problem: You are writing an important document and suddenly you are called by a more or less important person.

Block calls from strangers in the Skype software

Here we show you how you can only be reached by your contacts. This automatically ignores all calls from other users.

1. Open "Skype" and click on "Actions" in the menu bar
2. Now open the "Options"
3. In the new window, go to "Privacy" (left column).
4. Under "Allow calls ...", mark "Only from my contacts".

Block calls from strangers in the Skype app for Windows 10

You can also configure the Skype app for Windows 10 so that you only receive calls from your contacts:

1. Open the "Skype" app and click on your profile picture in the left bar.
2. Select the "Settings".
3. Scroll down in the new window until you reach "Call". There, click on the slider under "Allow calls from everyone" so that it jumps to "Off".

Ignore all Skype calls

You cannot completely deactivate the call function, but you can weaken it with a little trick. With these tricks, the call is now only displayed small in a corner of the screen and no longer large in the middle:

• Set your online status to "Busy". You will no longer receive audio notifications for calls and messages.
• If you set your online status directly to "Show as offline", nobody knows that you are currently on Skype. This means that nobody is tempted to call you.

In the next article, we'll explain how to transfer a call on Skype.