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How old do you have to be for a Skype account?
13
To have your own Skype account you must be 13+ but parents can create child accounts for kids under the age of 13.
How do you add a child on Skype?
You could add your child to your own Microsoft Account through the Family Safety settings. You can do this here through the Microsoft account website. Once accepted by your child, you can then add Skype to the list of apps either allowed or not allowed.
Can non Microsoft users use Skype?
Share All sharing options for: You can now use Skype without an account. Microsoft is making Skype a little easier to use without the need for a full account. Skype without an account works on the web, and up to 300 people can participate in a Skype group chat, with up to 25 people on a voice or video call.
Can 12 year olds use Skype?
Skype’s websites and software are not intended for or designed to attract users under the age of 13. We encourage parents to be involved in the online activities of their children to make sure that no information is collected from a child without parental permission.
Can I use Skype with a Gmail account?
No Gmail Option Skype enables you to add contacts from Facebook, Microsoft Outlook and a number of other email services, but not Gmail. According to a Skype support article, you cannot use your Google account to sign in to Skype on an Android device. You still have to create or use a Skype account.
Is Skype safe for 13 year olds?
Does it cost money to Skype?
Skype to Skype calls are free anywhere in the world. If you are both using Skype, the call is completely free. Users only need to pay when using premium features like voice mail, SMS texts or making calls to a landline, cell or outside of Skype. *Wi-Fi connection or mobile data plan required.
How old do you have to be to have a Skype?
To have your own Skype account you must be 13+ but parents can create child accounts for kids under the age of 13. All child accounts have privacy and safety settings switched on by default, meaning their personal information isn’t shared with other users and they can only be contacted by people on their contact list.
How does skyskype age verification work?
Skype is age-verified and relies on users to insert their correct date of birth to determine default settings. If a child enters a date of birth which is lower than 13 years then the parent must create a child account via the parents’ Microsoft account.
Is skyskype suitable for children?
Skype’s websites and software are not intended for or designed to attract users under the age of 13. We encourage parents to be involved in the online activities of their children to make sure that no information is collected from a child without parental permission.
How do I use Skype?
SKYPE is a website that allows users to communicate using video and voice calls. Its basic features are free, but you also can access additional features such as group video calls or SMS, either by paying as you go or subscribing. To begin, download Skype onto your computer; when it’s done installing, a log-in screen will appear.