The Skype app officially ceased operations on May 5, marking the end of an era for one of the oldest instant messaging platforms. In a strategic move, Microsoft has announced that all Skype accounts, along with users’ chat histories, will be seamlessly transitioned to the Microsoft Teams app.
Migration to Microsoft Teams
Skype users can easily upgrade to the complimentary version of Microsoft Teams, which not only retains most of Skype’s essential features but also introduces a host of new functionalities. Users can sign in to Microsoft Teams Free from any compatible device using their existing Skype credentials. The migration process is designed to be user-friendly, with contacts and chat histories automatically transferred. Additionally, a notification will appear in the Skype app, guiding users through the data migration process.
For those who choose not to adopt Microsoft Teams Free, there remains an option to save their Skype data, ensuring that important conversations and connections are not lost in the transition.
- Skype, launched in 2003 by a group of Estonian developers, was co-founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, both of whom were former employees of the Swedish company Tele2.
- In 2011, Microsoft acquired the messaging platform for a substantial .5 billion, integrating it into its broader communication strategy.
- Six years later, in 2017, Microsoft introduced Teams, a collaboration platform that builds upon the foundations of Skype, aimed at competing with other popular applications like Slack.
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