Yes, you heard it right! Skype is one among the popular and widely used attributes conferred by Microsoft Corporation. Instead of being a part of Microsoft Corporation, Skype allows users to access its feature without having a Microsoft account. Interesting! Isn’t it? If you are already using any mailing service such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, Outlook, or sign up with any other mailing service, then you hold rights to create a Skype account. It is not necessary to have a Microsoft account. What to know, How? Don’t worry! We are here to help you in this regard.
Basically, two methods that one can use to sign up for Skype without creating a Microsoft account includes,
- Directly through Skype Extension
- Through Skype’s Official Website
Let’s discuss these methods one-by-one in order to get a brief idea.
Method 1: Directly Through Skype Extension
Steps To Be Followed….
For Method 1, you are required to first download the Skype extension so that you can easily Sign Up to the Skype without having an access to the Microsoft Account.
Step 1) Type Skype (a) in your Google Search bar, and then you will see the option Download Skype (b). Click the same to continue the process.

Step 2) As soon as you click the Download Skype option as shown in the above image. You will e redirected to the Skype for Windows page from where you can download the Skype extension for your Windows. See, the given image for reference.

Note: Once you click on the above-indicated tab, you Skype extension for Windows starts downloading.
Step 3) Now, click on the Run button as shown in the given image to continue further, and follow the pop-up windows and wait until your Skype for Windows gets downloaded.

Step 4) Now, you are ready to use Skype without any interruption. It’s the easiest method to access Skype account, especially if you don’t want to create Microsoft account prior using Skype.
Method 2: Through Official Website of Skype
Steps To Be Followed….
Step 1) First, open Skype’s official website. For this, type Skype (a) in your Google Search bar, and open the same (b).

Step 2) After this, you will need to click on the Start a Conversation option in order to continue the process.

Step 3) After step 2), simply type your name as shown in the given image to start your conversation on Skype without having a Microsoft Account.

Step 4) That’s all! This is all you need to access your Skype account.

We hope, these methods will help you to access your Skype account in case you haven’t a Microsoft user yet. In case, you have any query or concern related any of these two methods, then feel free to stay in touch with our adept team of technical professionals. Our experts are always ready to employ their possible efforts to solve your queries so that you can continue your work without any interruption.