Problems with Skype: difficulties in registering

Skype offers a wide variety of communication options. Users can organize TV calls, text correspondence, video calls, conferences, etc. through him. But to start working with the application, you need to register first. Unfortunately, there are cases where the Skype registration procedure is not possible. Let's find out the main reasons and what to do in these cases.

Sign in to Skype

The most common reason why a user cannot sign up for Skype is the fact that they do something wrong when signing up. So, first of all, let's briefly see how to register properly.

There are two options for signing up for Skype: through the program interface and through the web interface on the official website. Let's see how it is done, through the application.

After launching the program, in the start window, click on the entry «Create account».

Next, a window opens in which to register. By default, the registration is done with the confirmation of the mobile phone number, but it is possible to do it by email, since it counts a little less. So, in the window that opens, specify the country code, and a little further down, enter your real mobile phone number, but without the country code (that is, for Russians without +7). In the lower field, enter the password, through which you will enter an account in the future. The password should be as complex as possible to avoid hacking, it is desirable that it consists of alphabetic and numeric characters, but be sure to remember it, otherwise you will not be able to enter your account. After filling in these fields, click the "Next" button.

In the next window, enter your first and last name. Here, if you want, you can use a pseudonym instead of your real name. Click on the «Next» button.

Afterwards, at the phone number specified above you will receive a message with the activation code (that is why it is very important to specify the real phone number). You must enter this activation code in the field of the program's open window. After this, click on the "Next" button, which is actually the end of the record.

If you want to register with the help of email, then in the window where it is suggested to enter the phone number, go to the entry "Use existing email address".

In the next window, enter your real email, and the password you are going to use. Click on the «Next» button.

As in the previous occasion, in the next window, enter your last name and first name. To continue with the registration, click on the "Next" button.

In the last registration window you have to enter the code that has reached the specified mailbox and press the «Next» button. Registration is complete.

Some users prefer to register through the web browser interface. To start this procedure, after going to the home page of the Skype website, in the upper right corner of your browser you must click on "Sign in", and then go to "Register".

The subsequent registration procedure is completely similar to the one described above, using the registration procedure through the program interface as an example.

Major registry errors

Among the main mistakes users make when registering, due to which they cannot successfully complete this procedure, is entering an email or phone number already registered in Skype. The program reports this, but not all users pay attention to this message.

Also, some users enter foreign or non-real phone numbers and email addresses during registration, thinking that it is not that important. But it is to these details a message will come with the activation code. Therefore, if you enter a wrong phone number or email address, you will not be able to complete your Skype registration.

Also, when entering data, pay particular attention to the keyboard layout. Try not to copy the data, but to enter it manually.

What should I do if I cannot register?

But, from time to time, there are still cases where it seems like you've done everything right, but you still can't sign up. What to do then?

Try changing the registration method. That is, if you cannot register through the program, try to do the registration procedure through the web interface in a browser, and vice versa. Also, sometimes the simple act of switching browsers helps.

If you do not receive an activation code in your mailbox, please check your spam folder. In addition, you can try using another email, or register through your mobile phone number. Similarly, if you do not receive SMS on your phone, try using the number of another operator (if you have several numbers), or register by email.

On rare occasions, there is the problem that when you register through the program, you cannot enter your email address because the field intended for this purpose is not active. In this case, you must uninstall Skype. Then delete everything in the "AppDataSkype" folder. One way to get to this directory, if you don't want to use Windows Explorer to navigate your hard drive, is to invoke the "Run" dialog. To do this, just type Win + R on the keyboard. Then enter "AppData_Skype" in the field and click "OK".

After deleting the AppDataSkype folder, you have to reinstall the Skype software. Afterwards, if you have done everything correctly, you should be able to enter your email in the corresponding field.

In general, it should be noted that problems when registering with Skype are now much less common than before. This trend can be explained by the fact that signing up for Skype is now much easier. For example, before, when registering, you had the ability to enter your date of birth, which sometimes led to registration errors. Therefore, it is advised not even to fill in this field at all. Now, most of the cases of failed registration are due to simple inattention from users.

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