Skype down or problems

Skype is one of the most popular chatting, video chat, and voice calling VOIP platforms that is integrated with Smart TVs, computers, and multiple platforms using apps. Those wondering is Skype down today, looking for details on current problems, or wondering if any current outages are global can find out on this page.

Product Reviews editors and our community will detail any Skype problems today below, which can sometimes only be taking place in certain cities, countries, or regions. This will be evident within the reports being left, especially in regard to server outages.

Skype-status

Is Skype down on Thursday August 24, 2017? Report problems you are facing today below, also look for status updates by our readers to see if you are not alone. Major outages will also receive updates from our editors, but please remember to list platforms in your reports to spot patterns.

  • Ellen Gerwitz

    When I use the new Beta Version of Skype for Linux, I can hear the person I’m calling, but they cannot hear me.

    • Anita Lewis

      Same problem here on two accounts. It works in Windows 10, but the other person cannot hear me when I call on Beta for Linux. First noticed yesterday, Aug 15, 2017.

  • Di Gabrinez

    Can’t log in at skype..from philippines here

  • Baali Venomax

    Cant log in at the moment. It keeps saying my internet connection is down but if that was true, I wouldnt be able to surf the net or talk to my friends on FB or even post a message here. Are the UK servers having problems?

  • Jade J

    updated skype (by force) 3 days ago, since then, have been unsuccessful at signing in on my windows 10 pc. get the message that skype has caused an error and windows will update me with a solution, to which i never get a solution. also, the new upgrade on iphone is horrible. it’s not an easy task to find where to sign out (which is clicking on your photo, then on the gear for settings, at the bottom), took me about 4 days to figure that one out….and online/offline/away/busy statuses missing is annoying until you open a conversation….js

  • Toby

    skype not sending messages here too… ridiculous.

  • Tamara Doncic

    Skype won’t send what I write/type. At all, or only when it feels like it. Updated to the latest version, cleared cache and data, and still nothing -_-

  • Eimear O’Neill

    Locked out of Skype after 12 years. I won’t be forced to upgrade to the host of problems and international outages reported. Microsoft bullies have finally made me leave Skype.. though I want my contacts, funds, back info and call history! Can they legally do this? Can someone invent a none-proprietary VOIP call system?

    • SarahJ89

      We would happily pay for a VOIP system to replace Skype. Our business and personal connections require some sort of voice contact between Europe and the US. We have a Skype number in the US that has worked like a charm. We can call mobile and land lines in the US and Canada. That’s all about to come to an end, thanks to the “improvements” MS is jamming down our throats. I had to take it off my iPhone because the new version rendered me unable to find my contacts or make calls, not to mention it’s full of useless and intrusive carp I neither need nor want.

      Today they superimposed an update box OVER the Skype icon on my laptop. I went to open Skype by clicking on the icon, only noticed the update box obscuring the icon at the last moment. I was able to X it out, but who knows what they’ll do next? MS’s sneaky and unethical behaviour around Win 10 “upgrades” to Win 7 machines required us to add software to prevent a stealth attack by MS. Our accounting software does not support Win 10, works perfectly on Win 7 and we are not prepared to pay over $300US to buy new software because of MS’s greed.

      Does anyone know of a paying option that offers a forwarding number and the ability to call mobile and land lines internationally? It also has to be fairly secure since we’re running a business. Many small businesses rely on Skype.

  • Joanna Niedolistek

    Every time I receive or make a call Skype is down after around 10 minutes. It’s been like this for 2 months now!

  • xavier sayaras

    Skype is completely down since two days.unable to make calls to sharia.. call is connecting. But unable to hear anything and unable to see anything..when it ‘ll be resolved?

  • Megha Mary Jose

    Skype is completely down in UAE since last 2 days.My husband is in UAE.He can hear me but i cant hear him.Its too upsetting.When will the problem resolve???????

    • xavier sayaras

      I also facing the same issue…please update if the problem is solved

  • ELNARA SYED

    Skype is completely down since 22 June. Cant understand whether it s blocked between Azerbaijan and UAE so suddenly or it is slow internet ? if it s internet issue why it is not getting fixed?……..

    • Megha Mary Jose

      I am also facing the same issue.did you get any update on the issue??? When it will be resolved???

  • Bohdan Dovhan’

    skype is not working for me after update, I think I will use slack

  • entaro adun

    Version 6 was better. They forced me to use 7 and now they say I’m still using an old version and should use the new crap with all the cool unnecesary features. No matter if updated or not, Skype is down…

  • Lisa Knight

    since doing the latest update version 7.37.0.103, Skype has stopped working while on a call

  • Nick Walling

    When I try to add a specific contact in my Skype-To-Go account I get an error that says the number is invalid. I tried entering it several ways to no avail. I know the number is valid because I can call it through my provider and through the Skype connection. Has anyone else had this problem. Also, trying to get to Skype Chat Support take me to an invalid page.

  • Omar Agro

    Skype won’t let me log in,
    Created multiple new accounts still won’t work.
    Using iPhone 6 in Egypt…..

  • Ella A

    Skype and what’s app phone or video calls still doesn’t work in Azerbaijan, it’s about more than 2 weeks. And more interesting that it’s not available only to foreign countries. Inside of country it’s working good. What is the problem?

  • Naila Hajiyeva

    Still can not make phone calls from Skype in Azerbaijan as of May 20, 2017. Anybody can try to take care of this issue?

  • Sky

    i can’t sign in for like a week now it’s saying cant connect

  • Naila Hajiyeva

    not able to make phone calls with skype subscription from Baku, Azerbaijan to US – May 15, 2017

    • MariannaMushfig Bayramov

      what is the problem. I also have not been able to use it for 2 days already. When is iy going to work normally again? Anyone there SKYPE managers?

  • Annie Olivo-Champagne

    Is Skype down? I cannot sign on at all today here in Florida.

  • Mohammed Imran Jamadar

    i am having issue with skype from UAE. login takes a long time, audio/video not working and skype sucks on linux.

  • quintin

    down in france, when back up???

  • reynold

    skype is down in NC

  • gary

    i also encounter this issue today , did you find any solution.

  • Svetlana

    Video/Audio talk breaks every time after 1-2 min. Restart of the PC and skype doesn’t help.

  • i can’t find or add a friend n skype… i am rlly pissed off! i need to know why i can’t find or add contacts!?

    PLZ help me!

  • Larry R

    Unable to make or receive video/voice calls – Exeter (Devon – UK)

  • Chan

    Having problem connecting to skype after register with microsoft.
    Malaysia

  • Alan Ng

    Editor note: Skype is having problems again, November 14. Let us know if the app is down for you right now.

  • Urosh Uchiha

    Skype losing connection constantly for the last 3 days. Happens all over Serbia as far as I’ve heard from my friends from all over the country. Sometimes it also takes ages for the messages to send.

  • Angela

    Skype is down for many users in the PH.

    • Teemu

      I’ve had issues since yesterday. Skype keeps losing connection and it takes forever to chat. In Finland.

  • Alan Ng

    Editor note: Some Skype problems reported today, November 11. Seems to be minor so far, but let us know if you are having issues too!

  • Susan

    I was in Skype earlier today then came out and tried to go back in and it isn’t showing the password box to sign in now so can’t access it at all. Have also been getting an error message for a couple weeks saying my browser doesn’t allow cookies when in fact it does.

  • Dawn Ploe

    Skype won’t let me make or receive calls. Sometimes the answer button is missing completely. I’m in USA, friend in UK having same problem.

    • Dawn Ploe

      BTW, this has been going on for about 3 weeks.

  • Alan Ng

    Sudden Skype outage today, October 6. Skype is aware of the problems and are fixing as we speak.

  • lalume

    Can’t sign in, says account doesn’t exist or info is wrong. I tried password reset and got a code sent to the email, but it rejected the code, saying it was invalid and/or had expired. Tried several times. Created a second profile. Sometimes lets me sign in, sometimes doesn’t. Won’t let me complete the profile or actually use skype. Assuming nobody has a clue. Assuming nobody knows how to get support from skype itself.

  • J Baker

    Skype has been down the last two days at least 17-18 February 2016.

    • Jimmy H.

      Skype has been undergoing updates, and as a result, Skype logged itself out on my phone app, won’t let me back in, and the chat help agent suggested that I uninstall, then reinstall the app., then try again. In other words, they made a mess and I have to clean it up for them. Typical Skype! The agent also informed me that for “security reasons”, I will no longer be able to be logged in on my phone AND my desktop at the same time. WELL, ISN’T THAT SPECIAL? To me, it sounds more like getting off cheaper, to improve their profit margin. I wasn’t born yesterday.

    • Jimmy H.

      What this means, among other things, is that when we go out, we’ll have to log out on desktop, log in on the phone, then do the reverse when we get back home. And do this every time we leave the house!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THOSE PEOPLE???!!!

  • Ror

    1-14-2016, skype kicked me out and won’t let me log back in, despite a password reset and my information being right.

  • Shafqat

    January 12, 2016.
    Been facing problems while trying to connect since 3 days now. It does not connect. I am in the UAE.

  • Wes

    For past 2+ weeks, we have been experiencing constant problems with Skype. Audio issues, video issues, Constant disconnection/dropped calls then automatically redialing. Very frustrating. Going to try Hangouts now….

  • CW

    Upon logging in today, January 8, 2016, I get a message saying, “We cannot start Skype because your system is unavailable. Please try restarting your computer and try again.”

  • Dave

    Hello, beginning early yesterday morning, my friend in Ukraine began having problems with Skype. Her comments were “Skype is not loading”. Then from mid-morning yesterday until now, I have not gotten any Skype messages from her. This is unusual as we speak a couple of times a day every day. We have exchanged email, but no Skype. Any idea what the problem may be? I am in the USA

    • Dave

      Sorry, we both have Windows based laptops. Mine is Vista and hers is Win 8.1. Genuine Win 8.1, I know, as it was shipped to me first to setup, then I shipped it to her. She has had it for 1 1/2 yrs and it has proven reliable.

      • Dave

        Update.
        We were able to “skype” some today before she went to bed. She got knocked off line a few times though. We finally lost contact around 3PM ET USA.

        • Dave

          Connection and connection quality for Skype is still very sporadic. Plus I didn’t mention this earlier. When we can message each other, my messages show up in helter-skelter order relative to her messages. It makes conversations while messaging kind of difficult to follow.

  • peter

    I have used skype for many years but I have not been able to access my account for some time windows 10 is part of the problem another is trying the buy a headset that is skype pc compatible to windows 10. Why windows 10 created this problem is beyond me.Maybe they make m ore money than do. I bought a new pc 6 months ago and from it stems all my problems with windows 8 to 10. To skype problems I never had before. I have bought 3 headsets since none of them work techs said they cannot fix it. consulted many times still have a skype account that does not work what is your problem/

  • Ale

    is anyone having trouble Nov 3? my skype gets disconnected after a few seconds of call every time! I’m in Taiwan

  • Vidar

    Skype down 24. October 2015? I lost connection and skype cant find my account..

  • Skype is down on connection between United kingdom to Europe, Netherlands.
    Wondering if it’s a DNS attack or just a plain error thing, could also be maintenance.

  • Gita

    Skype is down in Ottawa, Canada SOS!

  • Skype downtime #worldwide

  • Its down in Albania aswell, I cant speak with my grandmother!?

  • yulie

    also in Greece.

  • max

    skype is down in ukraine for at least 2 hrs

  • raja

    Ugghh!!! Missed Call Sessions ..today. Its Down!!!

  • Ardiana

    Same problem, Skype is down for 3 hours now. Belgium

  • Sandy India

    Skype down in India too.

  • Anar Azizov

    The same problem in Baku, Azerbaijan.

  • Lena

    Skype is down for the last 2 hours in Malta

  • Ljubo

    Same situation in Serbia. Skype is connecting for last two hours.

  • Esteban

    Same problem in Barcelona…Skype is down (impossible to sign in)

  • eunsuh

    I’m in the Philippines.. same situation. Skype is just connecting. Can’t make calls but messaging is possible.

  • Robbie

    Skype will still not sign in.

  • Nishit Shah

    Skype is not connecting on linux for me , but the https://web.skype.com/en/ is still working in the browser. Also Skype seems to be working fine in Germany.

  • José Pinto (Portugal)

    no skype for me, on the pc or the mobile android.

  • Marcin

    There is already info on Skype Twitter – https://twitter.com/skypesupport

  • Editor

    Skype Support just left an update that reads, “We are aware of an issue affecting Skype status at the moment, and are working on a quick fix”.

  • Ashley

    Skype is down but msgs can be sent…just the status shows as connecting

  • Lilly

    There’s no server status updates on Twitter, but you can clearly see Skype is down all over Europe.

  • Ban

    Skype is down everywhere, just a heads up there’s problems globally.

  • Dan

    There’s a worldwide Skype outrage today, I’m in the UK, but I believe India, USA, and multiple other countries cannot login to Skype right now.

  • Mike

    Skype is down across the world.

    • I am experiencing same. Skype id down for me as well.

    • Kieraa

      Skype is down for me, I thought it was a log-in issue like a password thing but it’s down on my computer and my phone. I’m in the USA.

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