How to Install Skype on a PC

Download the installer. Using the links in the Skype Links section, download the Skype installer for Windows.

2. Open the "SkypeSetup.exe" file. Click "Run...".
   • The installer will open.
3. 3
   Click "Save File" to save the Skype Setup Application.
4. 4
   Click the "SkypeSetup" file in the "Downloads" window.
5. 5
   Follow the simple steps in the Setup Wizard to complete the installation.
6. 6
   Open Skype and sign in with your Skype Name and password.
   
   
   

For Macintosh

1. 1
   Download the installer. Using the links in the Skype Links section, download the Skype installer for Mac OS X.
   
   
   
   • Click the "Get Skype for Mac OS X" button.
   • Skype will download automatically. If not, follow the links in this window:
     
     
     
2. 2
   From your Downloads folder, open the .dmg file:
   
   
   
   • It will open a volume with the Skype application and an alias to your Applications folder.
     
     
     
   • Drag the Skype application onto the Application folder, and Skype will be installed.
3. 3
   Open your Applications folder, find Skype, and launch it. You will be prompted for your user name and password. Enter those, and enjoy Skyping!