About Skype & Skype China Community

• What is Skype?

  Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other people ...

• How does Skype make money?

  When people think ‘Skype’, they usually think ‘free calls’. That’s because Skype-to-Skype voice calls, video calls and conference calls on your computer are absolutely free. Throw in free instant ...

• Getting started with Skype (Windows)

  Never used Skype before? Don’t worry, it’s easy to get started. All you need to do is: Create a Skype account – Choose your Skype Name and enter your details so friends can find you on Skype. Get ...

• What are the Skype Terms of Use?

  The Skype Terms of Use govern your use of Skype’s software, products and websites, including the ‘Qik’ branded software applications and video sharing products. Read the full terms of use.  

• What are P2P communications?

  The original vision of the World Wide Web was arguably already based on the concept of peer-to-peer, whereby each user of the web would be an active editor and contributor, creating and linking ...

• Finding your way around Skype (Windows)

  Have you downloaded Skype and created an account? Then you’re ready to get calling. This guide will help you find your way around Skype, so when you’re ready you can add your friends as contacts, then ...

• Why has Skype updated its end user terms?

  The Skype EULA, Skype Terms of Service and Skype.com Terms of Use have been combined into a single document ‘Skype Terms of Use’. We wanted to streamline our terms and make them simpler and easier to ...