How to Invite Someone on Skype

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sign into the Skype app.If you’re not already signed into the app

   This icon appears the bottom of the screen. , This icon is at the top right of the Contacts screen, signified by a person with a plus (+) sign. , As you type, Skype will search through your current iPhone contacts.
   
   It will also display a link that says “Tap to find new contacts.” , If you can’t find the right person by name, search by email, if not by email, phone, and so on. , Tap the user’s icon or name to launch his or her contact request screen. , The standard text is:
   Hi, I’d like to add you on Skype, but it can be edited to include your own personal touch.
   
   You can delete the entire message or simply add a few words to the original. , Once that user accepts your request, you’ll be able to interact with them.
   
   Until then, your new contact will have a question mark (?) next to their name. , This step is optional, but can be useful if you want Skype to automatically search your iPhone contacts for Skype users.
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   Step 2: enter your username and password when prompted.

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   Step 3: Tap the Contacts icon.

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   Step 4: Tap the “New Contact” icon.

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   Step 5: Type a name

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   Step 6: phone number or email address into the search bar.

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   Step 7: Select “Tap to find new contacts.” This will search Skype’s user base for the information you entered.

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   Step 8: Choose the user you want to add from the list.

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   Step 9: Tap “edit” to change the contact request text

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    Step 10: if you desire.

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    Step 11: Tap “Send Contact Request.” The recipient of the request will see a message in their Skype dashboard indicating that you’ve asked them to become a contact.

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    Step 12: Navigate to My Info > Settings to enable Automatically Add Friends.

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