Skype is shutting down in May 2025 and if you are worried about losing your chats and data in your Skype account, then relax now. Because you can transfer your chats and data to Teams. You can easily transfer your chats and contacts without losing them. Teams Free also has many advanced features like hosting meetings, managing calendars, and creating and joining communities. By logging into Teams Free with your Skype account, your chats and contacts will appear in the app, so you can pick up where you left off.

Teams Free users can call and chat with Skype users before 5 May 2025, and Skype users can do the same with Teams Free users. This means you can stay connected with everyone, no matter what app they use. The Skype dial pad will be available to existing paid users from May within the Skype web portal and Teams Free. If you want to transfer your chats from Skype to Teams, follow the steps below.

How to transfer your chats to Teams

1. First, download Microsoft Teams. Go to the Microsoft Teams website. Choose the right version for your device such as Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS. Once downloaded, open the file and follow the instructions to install it. It takes just a few minutes.

2. Next, sign in to Teams using your Skype details. Open the Teams app and click “Sign in”. Enter the same username and password that you use for Skype. If your Skype account is linked to a Microsoft account, Teams will automatically recognize it. If you don’t remember your password, click “Forgot password” and follow the steps to reset it.

3. After logging in, Teams will automatically sync your Skype chats and contacts. You don't need to transfer anything yourself. Just go to the Chats section and you will see all your old conversations. If you missed something, use the search bar to search for a specific contact or message. Sometimes, syncing takes a while, so if your chats don't appear right away, check back in a few minutes.

You are now ready to use Teams. You can send messages, make voice and video calls, and continue your conversations just like you would on Skype. If some of your friends are still on Skype, don't worry Teams and Skype users can still chat and call each other.

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