You can now use Skype even if you don't have an account

14 November 2016
Microsoft has announced that it's no longer necessary for you to have a Skype or Microsoft account in order to use Skype. Starting today, anyone can use the messaging service without the need to sign in first. This works if you go to Skype.com and use Skype for Web. You just choose Start a conversation when you're on the website, and add your name. You'll then get a unique conversation link which you can send to other people - once they click on it they'll join your Skype chat.

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  • john paul
  • 5MH
  • 14 Jan 2022

Anonymous, 15 Nov 2016Isn't this similar with anonymous chat? IRC? How dangerous ... more>> Isn't this similar with anonymous chat? IRC? How dangerous this feature if misused?

- I'm just curious in one example of possible misuse, as I can't imagine a single one.
If anyone supplies it, do me a small favor by sending it to my email w381@yahoo.ca

In the other hand, providing my implication means that misuses are negligeble, if any...
SKYPE is opening what is missing for long.... enabling people to communicate more freely.
So, BRAVO SKYPE, even if this is a kind of promotion only.

thanks

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    • Anonymous
    • xCD
    • 16 Nov 2016

    i sense quickie chats to be a norm

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      • Anonymous
      • thg
      • 15 Nov 2016

      Skype's competitive reaction to Discord's browser version. I still prefer Discord on its light usage of resources, even if we compare usage resources on their regular desktop version app

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        • Anonymous
        • 61{
        • 15 Nov 2016

        Isn't this similar with anonymous chat? IRC? How dangerous this feature if misused?

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          • Sunny
          • KIJ
          • 15 Nov 2016

          And whats their defence against criminal use of skype?

            Clever Idea.
            Nice job Skype.

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