1. Click on this shortcut to execute the application:
2. The first time you run the application you will be presented with the following
window:
This is the name that will be used as your Skype Account. The
Library IT Department does not currently create Skype accounts for staff,
nor is there
a recommended
standard naming convention for such accounts.
- Full Name: “Your full name” - This is the
name that will be used as your Skype Account. The Library IT
Department does not currently create Skype accounts for staff
- Create Skype Name: “Abbreviated version of your name” – Other Skype users will use this as a means to identify your specific account
- Password: “Password to log into your account” – Password must be at least 6 charactors long and contain at least 1 letter and 1 number
- Repeat Password: “Retype Password to log into your account”
- Email: “Enter an email account which will be used to receive notification from Skype
- Repeat email: ”Retype email account” - This is for verification purposes
- NOTE: - You might want to uncheck the box, “Yes, send me Skype news and promotions”
After you have read the
Skype End User License Agreement, the
Skype Terms of Service, and
the Skype Privacy Statement Click on the
button. In the event the name you have choosen is already in use, you may be prompted to select a different name
Library IT Recommendation: You may want to store
your password so that you do not forget it. This is not something
that the Library IT Department will be able to change in the event you
forget your selected password. You can have Skype resend the information
by visiting: (
Click
Here)
3. Click Next to continue to the next screen:
Continued creation of Skype Account:
- Country/Region: “United States” – The country from which you are connecting to Skype (United States is the default).
- City: “Where you live” – This is your home city
- Birthday: “Your Birthday” – Personal birthday information
- Mobile phone number: “Your cell phone number” – Your cell phone number
- NOTE: - You should uncheck the box “Sign me in when Skype starts”,
this will keep the application from launching when you log into a
workstation and if enabled might impact the speed of your workstation
When you account has been successfully created the following window will appear :
The Skype – Welcome screen will give an overview on how to use
the application. If you are already familiar with the application you can check
the box “Do not show this guide at startup” and you will no longer
be presented with the guide.
4. Congratulations! you have created your Skype account and you are ready
to make calls.
