Something else you can do to troubleshoot a Skype problem is to check Down Detector to see if other Skype users are reporting that Skype is down or having some other connection problem. If either website shows a problem, it most likely means that you're not the only one that can't use Skype.
ABOUT This is a subreddit for reddit users to connect with others who use Skype. You can create posts for specific purposes such as finding others to chat with, Skype tips, news etc. RULES If you choose to post asking for other Redditors to Skype with you, please provide clear context of what you're looking for along with your Skype username. Do you want to hang out and play games?
Be specific with that styles so people have something to work with. Are you just looking for a chat?
Put down some details to get the conversation started early. Lacking posts will be removed. Bans are issued at the discretion of the moderators. If you're looking specifically for males only or females only, consider. Moderators are not Skype employees, so please be sure to check for your problem first and/or file tickets as necessary on community.skype.com before posting.
Be aware that those claiming to be 'Skype employees' may try to redirect you back to the Skype community, or claim to only be able to help you in PM. If you do choose to receive help or guidance from these users, know that we are not able to verify their employment safely and so we can't accept responsibility for what happens. If you do find a solution, however, be sure to update your post in question to help other users. This is NOT a place for connecting with people sexually. Do not post looking for sexual favours or offering sexual services.
You will be banned outright. Take any sexual requests over to and related subreddits. We are but a simple subreddit. Let's keep it that way:) If you've just jumped into this sub without checking the forums for Skype itself first, again, we suggest that you head on over there with your question/issue/concern! There very likely may already be an answer/solution waiting there for you.
You can to go straight to the forums in question! If your desktop/mobile version of Skype isn't functioning, please try the web-browser based version of Skype which is at.
Skype Chat skype:?chat&blob=YpwuB5Vi9lrIhRsZJIqBOznbvfE8Rr34iT62gqFsf1vRh-WiXVrQOEbJNjzdUfeXrf1zWrW9ySG68BMAIZ4 Paste in browser address bar. Must have Skype installed for link to work. If that doesn't work, try pasting it into a chat using the Desktop version of Skype and click the link. I have been unable to use Skype for the last few days! My internet is fine, except Skype will not connect whatsoever! It always hangs on 'connecting' and it shows all my contacts as 'offline' including the default 'Skype' contact!
I tried restarting Skype and my computer but Skype still gets stuck on connecting! Does anybody know what the problem could be? I am using Skype on desktop Windows 7 and the Skype version is 7.40.0.104 As I said, my internet is fine! I posted this message from the same computer.