How to Use Skype on a Chromebook

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Chrome OS makes it easy to make calls or hold chats with Google Hangouts, but what if you want to communicate with someone on Skype? While early versions of the Skype for web didn't allow it, you can now make video calls with Skype on a Chromebook. Here’s how.

1. Open Chrome and navigate to web.skype.com. You will be redirected to a sign in page.

2. Enter your username, email account or phone number.

3. Enter your password and click Sign in.

4. Choose a friend to chat with, or press + to add a new one

5. Click the camera icon to start a video call, or the phone icon to start an audio call.

You're making Skype calls on a Chromebook!

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Andrew E. Freedman

Andrew is a contributing writer at Laptop Mag. His main focus lies in helpful how-to guides and laptop reviews, including Asus, Microsoft Surface, Samsung Chromebook, and Dell. He has also dabbled in peripherals, including webcams and docking stations. His work has also appeared in Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, PCMag, Kotaku, and Complex. He fondly remembers his first computer: a Gateway that still lives in a spare room in his parents' home, albeit without an internet connection. When he’s not writing about tech, you can find him playing video games, checking social media and waiting for the next Marvel movie.