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Reset Skype password - that's how it works
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quick start Guide

Forgot the password for your Skype account? We'll show you how to restore your account..

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A forgotten password can often lead to some problems. But don't worry: We'll help you if you can't remember your Skype password. Just follow our step-by-step instructions.

Reset Skype password - that's how it works

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

Note: It does not matter whether you use the browser version of Skype or the desktop or smartphone app . The instructions work the same for all versions..

1st step:

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Open Skype in the browser or via the desktop or smartphone app and enter your e-mail address, telephone number or your Skype name in the login window . Then click on " Next ".

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Then select " I forgot my password " below .

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In the next step you have to select " I forgot my password " again and click on " Next " to confirm.

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Now enter the displayed verification code in the appropriate field. Then click on " Next ".

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Now you have to confirm your identity . You should receive a security code for this. You have to choose whether you would like to have this sent to the stored e-mail address or to your stored telephone number - as a call or SMS. Select an option and click Next .

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You have now been given a code for the selected method . Enter this in the appropriate field and then click on " Next ".

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Now you can reset your password . Think of a password that is as secure as possible . Enter this in the respective fields and confirm by clicking on " Next ".

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Your account has now been restored . You complete the process by clicking " Next ". You can now use your Skype account as usual.

Note: If you have any problems with the recovery , you can contact Skype support via this website . There you will get help with problems. Do you have problems remembering passwords? A password manager can help: this is how you manage your passwords.

quick start Guide

  1. Go to the Skype website . Go to " Sign up " with the mouse in the top right corner and then click on " Use Skype online " in the drop-down menu . If you are using the desktop or smartphone version, all you have to do is start it .
  2. Enter your email address, telephone number or Skype name in the login window . Then click on " Next ".
  3. In the next step, click on " I forgot my password. "
  4. Then select the top option " I forgot my password " and confirm with " Next ".
  5. Enter the code shown below. Then click on " Next ".
  6. Now you can choose how you want to receive the verification code. This can either be sent to the linked e-mail address, sent by SMS to a specified telephone number or communicated to you by telephone . Decide on a variant and then click on " Next ". You should now receive the code for the selected method.
  7. Now enter the code in the next window and then click on " Next ".
  8. Now you can reset your password. Enter a new password twice and confirm with " Next ". Here we are going to show you how to find a strong password.
  9. Now you can log back into your Skype account with your new Skype password .

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