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⚠️ Important to Know Before You Begin:

• Skype is tied to your Microsoft account.
• Deleting Skype means closing your Microsoft account, which includes:
  • Outlook (email)
  • OneDrive
  • Xbox services
  • Office 365 (if linked)

So if you use any of these, proceed with caution — or consider removing Skype-specific data instead of deleting the entire Microsoft account.

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✅ Step-by-Step: How to Permanently Delete Skype

Option 1: Close Your Microsoft Account (Fully Deletes Skype)

1. Visit: https://account.microsoft.com
2. Log in using the same credentials you use for Skype.
3. Click “Your info” at the top.
4. Scroll down and select “Close your account”.
5. Microsoft will prompt you to review consequences and verify your identity.
6. Select a reason for leaving.
7. Confirm by clicking “Mark account for closure”.

🕒 Microsoft will place your account in a 60-day waiting period. During this time, you can sign back in and cancel the deletion.

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Option 2: Remove Skype Without Closing Microsoft Account

If you still use other Microsoft services and just want to get rid of Skype:

1. Unlink Skype from your Microsoft account:
   • Go to https://account.live.com/consent/Manage
   • Revoke Skype’s access to other Microsoft services
2. Clear personal data from Skype:
   • Open the Skype app or web
   • Remove your profile picture, change your name to “Anonymous,” and delete conversations
   • Go to Settings > Account & Profile > Close your account (if available)
3. Sign out and uninstall Skype from all devices

👉 Note: While this doesn’t “delete” the account in Microsoft’s system, it effectively deactivates Skype from your end.

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🔐 Want to Keep Your Microsoft Account But Disappear from Skype?

You can make your Skype profile invisible to others:

• Set your presence to Offline
• Remove or hide personal info like phone number and bio
• Turn off profile visibility in search results

This is ideal if you don’t use Skype but still need your Microsoft services intact.

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🗑️ What Happens After You Delete Skype?

• Your username becomes unsearchable
• Your Skype data (chat history, profile, contacts) is deleted
• Others will no longer be able to reach you via Skype ID
• After the 60-day grace period, your entire Microsoft account (if deleted) is gone

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📦 Download Skype Data Before Deletion (Optional)

Before deleting, you may want to back up your Skype data:

1. Visit: https://secure.skype.com/en/data-export
2. Log in
3. Request a copy of your messages, files, or profile info
4. You’ll be notified when the download is ready

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🧹 Want to Clean Up Your Online Footprint?

Removing Skype is just one part of maintaining digital privacy. If you want to take your cleanup further, consider using tools to delete internet history online and erase your digital trail across browsers and devices.

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✅ Final Thoughts

Deleting your Skype account permanently is a decision that deserves some thought — especially if you’re still using your Microsoft account for other services. If privacy is your main concern, you can remove your data from Skype without losing access to everything else.

But if you’re ready to let it all go, follow the steps carefully, back up important info, and allow time for the deletion process to complete.

Need help managing your digital cleanup or closing other accounts? Let me know — I’m here to help!