Skype is still widely used, even with Zoom and Google Meet stealing the spotlight. Statistics show over 300 million active users interact with the free video calling platform. Most prefer to make a video call on their personal computers rather than mobile phones.

Follow the steps below to use Skype on a Chromebook:

1. Check Compatibility: Skype is available for Chromebooks running Chrome OS version 74 or later. Make sure that your Chromebook meets this requirement.

2. Install Skype: Open the Google Play Store on your Chromebook and search for “Skype” using the search bar. Select the “Skype – free IM & video calls” app from the search results. Click on the “Install” button to download and install the Skype app on your Chromebook.

3. Sign In or Create an Account: Once the installation is complete, launch the Skype app. Sign in using your existing Skype credentials if you have an account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one directly from the app.

4. Grant App Permissions: The first time you launch Skype, it may ask for certain permissions, such as access to the microphone and camera. Grant the necessary permissions for a seamless calling and video experience.

5. Start Using Skype: After signing in, you can start using Skype on your Chromebook. You’ll have access to features like instant messaging, voice calls, video calls, and group video calls. You can search for contacts, add new contacts, join existing conversations, and initiate calls or video chats.

It’s important to note that the Skype app for Chromebook is designed to work with the Chrome OS environment, but it may have some limitations compared to the full Skype application available on other platforms. In most cases, some features or functionalities may not be available or may have slight differences in their user interface.

If the Google Play Store is not available on your Chromebook, please check if your device supports Linux apps. If it does, you can use the Linux version of Skype, which can be installed using the appropriate package manager (such as apt or dnf) on your Chromebook.