Skype is officially shutting down for good today, as Microsoft transitions users to Teams

Skype, the once-popular video call platform, is officially being discontinued as of today, marking the end of an era in online communication. Microsoft confirmed the shutdown two months ago and now asks existing Skype users to move to Microsoft Teams instead. If users sign in to Teams with their Skype credentials, their contacts and chat history will be automatically transferred, streamlining the switch between services. Users will also receive a notification in the Skype app to guide them through the migration process.

For those not interested in adopting Microsoft Teams, there is the option to export Skype data, allowing users to retain their chat history and other information before the service is fully inaccessible. Skype's retirement comes after years of declining popularity as alternatives like Zoom, Discord, Signal, Element, Jami, Jitsi Meet, and more, gained traction with modern features and updated interfaces.