Deleting a Skype account: How to request deletion

Skype does not give you the option to delete an account at the click of a button. This remains the responsibility of customer service, but the process can take them up to two weeks. We show you where you can request deletion.

If you no longer use Skype, you can simply delete your account.

Since Skype can now only be used with a Microsoft account, deleting your Skype account is not so easy. In fact, in order to delete your Skype account, it is necessary to delete your entire Microsoft account as well.

1. To do this, please open the website "login.live.com/login" and select a method to verify your identity.
2. You will then receive a verification code, which you need to enter and confirm on the Microsoft website.
3. Read through the instructions displayed and then click "Next".
4. After that, click the "Mark as account to be closed" button and you will be shown the exact date when your account will be deleted.

For safety: backup before deletion recommended

Keep in mind that deleting your account is permanent and cannot be undone. You will lose all contacts and other information. That's why we recommend backing up your data beforehand. Skype erklärt Ihnen hier, wie Sie eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Konfiguration und Ihres Protokolls erstellen.