You can change the way you sign in and show up to recipients by adding aliases to your Microsoft account. An alias is like a nickname for your account that can be an email address, phone number, or Skype name. However, you must first update your Skype account to a Microsoft account. To do:
Go to https://account.microsoft.com, if you're already signed in, sign out.
Enter your Skype name and password when prompted and then select Sign in.
If your Skype account is not updated already, you will be notified to update your account.
Select Next to continue.
You will be asked to add an email to your account, and verify that email.
Congrats, your Skype account is also a Microsoft account.
Important: If you have already updated your account to a Microsoft account, you cannot undo it or change to a different account and you can no longer delete a Skype account without deleting your Microsoft account.
Please see this article to learn more how to manage aliases on your Microsoft account, specifically, 'Manage which aliases can be used for sign-in'
Please do not hesitate to reply to this thread if you have any additional questions or concerns.
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Rhiza_E
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Skype for iPad doesn't just give you mobile access to your contacts and conversations, it also lets you edit your profile and account information. You can modify certain aspects of your Skype account from the official app, add Skype Credit, change call forwarding settings and access the accompanying Skype Wi-Fi app, if it is installed on your iPad.
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Tap the menu button in the top left corner of the Skype app then tap on your avatar to make changes to your account information. Select any option to see the available settings. Choose 'My Profile' and the app lets you modify your name, address, gender, website URL and About Me section. Some changes are updated automatically, while others aren't confirmed until you tap the 'Save' button. Tap your avatar button again to return to the main Skype interface.
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Not happy with current Skype username and display name? The following post has an answer to the question, i.e., how to change Skype username and Display name.
Skype is a popular telecommunications service that let you make voice calls and video chats in between computers, mobile and tablets over the internet. The people all across the globe are using Skype for making voice and video call with their loved ones and co-workers.
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Apart from friends and family, the majority of the users using the same service to get connected with co-workers to develop a professional online reputation. But it is also true that office etiquette suggests you to have a professional looking username and the email id to add more value to online professional status.
While creating a Skype account for the first time there are lots of users who’re not in professional or just forget to follow the business etiquette and end up setting an unprofessional Skype username or nickname like whoseyourdady, mrbabyman, and related.
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How to Change Skype Username and Display Name
How to Change Skype Username and Display Name
Now if you’re using the same Skype account to get connected with your friends, then it’s ok. But if you’re planning to get a new job, then it is a good idea to change Skype username and display name.
Due to this reason lots of users looking for a step by step instructions on how to change skype username and the display name. To help those users I decided to write this post in which you read about all the possible details.
Difference Between Skype Username and Display Name
Skype Username or Name – It is the ID which set by users accompanied by the email id and the phone number at the time of creating a Skype account. With the help of Skype username, the users can log into the account.
Previously there was an option available to set the unique username, but after the migration of the Skype to Microsoft, the option for the same is removed. Now you can create a Skype account with the help of email id and password.
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Skype Display Name – It is the full name available on the user profile. The name will appear to all the friends exists on your Skype friend list.
In short, the Skype username is just an identity card with your display name on it.
How to Change Skype Display Name
Changing a Skype display name is possible, and users can do so just by logging into Skype online. Here is how to do that: Trainer re 4 pc.
1. Visit this webpage (https://secure.skype.com/portal/profile)
2. Log into your Skype account using the credentials.
3. Here in the Profile screen, you need to click on the ‘Edit profile‘ button.
This will allow you to rename the First name and Last name on the Personal information section.
4. Once done, click on the ‘Save‘ button.
How to Change Skype Username
Unfortunately the bad luck for the users looking for a way on how to do that. Previously it was possible, but after the migration of Skype to Microsoft, the company has removed this option.
If you desire to have Skype account name or username of your choice, then you have to create a new account and new email account which is further used for the registration process.
That’s it!
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I hope you find my this blog post on how to change Skype username and Skype Display name useful. If you have any query, the comment section is all yours.
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I remember some people posting on Skype community forums that they can no longer signup for new Skype usernames, and are only getting option to register for new Skype account by using/signing up for a Microsoft account. That was more than a year ago. However, if I try to create a new Skype account even today, I'm being taken to the signup page for a new Skype username registered on an email address (not needing to be a Microsoft Account).
So what's the reason for this? Did Microsoft dropped the idea of replacing Skype usernames with Microsoft accounts, or they're rolling it out extremely slow? Are there still people who are trying to signup on skype.com but not being given option to select a Skype username and get a so-called technical Skype username live:xxxxx