Skype is shutting down

Calling & chat · Microsoft · Sources checked October 14, 2026 · Closed

Skype retired May 5, 2025. Microsoft's support page says the export portal accepted requests until June 15, 2026, and data deletion began April 1, 2026. That deadline has passed.

What happens to your data

Data from accounts that did not move to Teams Free was subject to deletion starting April 1, 2026. Signing in to Microsoft Teams Free carried over contacts and chats.

How to save your data

These steps come from the official notice linked below. We have not run them on a live account yet.

1. Exporting is closed as of June 15, 2026. If you already moved to Teams Free, your Skype history is there.

Alternatives

Sources

• Microsoft Support: Skype is retiring in May 2025 (checked October 14, 2026)

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