Skype is a popular communication platform that allows users to connect with others through messaging, voice calls, and video calls. Adding new contacts is essential for expanding your network and connecting with more people on Skype. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire process of adding and registering a new contact step-by-step.
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Prerequisites for Adding a New Contact
Before adding a new contact on Skype, you need to:
- Have an existing Skype account set up on your device
- Know the Skype ID, phone number, or email address of the contact you want to add
If you don’t already have a Skype account, you can download the Skype app and sign up for a new account easily using your email address or phone number.
Steps to Add a New Contact
Follow these simple steps to add a new contact to your Skype account:
Open Contacts and Select “Add Contact”
- Open the Skype app on your desktop or mobile device
- Navigate to the Contacts tab using the sidebar or bottom menu bar
- Look for the option “Add Contact” + icon and click on it
Enter the Contact Information
- A popup will open, allowing you to enter the contact details
- If you know the person’s Skype ID, enter it in the given field
- Alternatively, enter their phone number or email address
- Make sure to select the correct country code if adding a phone number
Send Contact Request
- Once you enter the contact information, click the “Add” button
- This will send a contact request to the person with a default message
- You can customize this message to add a personal note if desired
Confirm Contact Request
- For the contact request to be accepted, the receiver has to confirm it
- On their end, the option to Accept or Decline the request will be shown
- Once they Accept, the contact gets added to each other’s list
Note: If the entered Skype ID is invalid or doesn’t exist, an error message will be displayed. Make sure to double check the entered information before sending the contact request.
Adding Contacts from Search
You can also search for someone’s Skype ID directly and then send them a contact request. Here is how to do it:
- In the Skype Contacts tab, click on the search bar at the top
- Enter the Skype ID, phone number, or name of the person
- From the search results, select the correct contact
- Click on “Add to Contacts” beside their profile
- This will directly prompt you to send them a contact request
This allows you to search for and connect with new contacts even if you don’t know their contact information beforehand.
Tips for Managing New Contacts
Here are some useful tips to manage newly added contacts on Skype seamlessly:
Set Up Contact Groups
Organize your burgeoning contacts list into different custom groups like Family, Friends, Workplace, etc. This keeps things tidy.
Personalize Contact Names
If you have multiple contacts with the same first name, customize their display names in your contacts list by appending a last name, nickname, company name etc. This avoids confusion.
Tag Important Contacts
Use the star icon on top of your important contact’s profiles to always have them pinned on top of your contacts list for quick access.
By following these tips and the steps above, you can easily add and manage new contacts within the Skype app. Expanding your contacts list allows you to connect with more people for seamless communication and collaboration.
Troubleshooting Problems with Adding Contacts
While adding new contacts is usually straightforward in Skype, you may encounter certain issues like:
Contact Request Not Going Through
If your contact requests are not being sent out, check your Skype privacy settings and turn off the “Block Contact Invitations” setting. This prevents requests from being sent out.
Pending Contact Requests Not Accepting
The receiver has to manually accept contact requests for you to be added. Send them a follow up message on another platform to ask them to check and accept requests.
Can’t Find User from Search Results
If a user’s profile is not publicly searchable, you won’t find them in Skype search results. Ask them directly for their Skype ID instead to send a request.
Getting in touch with Skype customer support can also help in troubleshooting any persistent problems.
Registering a New Contact from Skype Web
In addition to the Skype desktop and mobile apps, you can also use the Skype web version for adding and managing contacts by:
- Going to the Skype login page and entering your Microsoft credentials
- Once inside your account, clicking on the People icon in the left pane
- Using the Add contact button on top to enter the details and send request
- Managing contacts by creating groups, favoriting contacts etc.
The web version has the same contacts and profile features and syncs automatically across all your signed-in devices.
