Select a location and then save to store the history as a CSV file on the local system.

Windows: Select Tools > Options, then Privacy, and on the page the Export Chat History button.

If you use Skype for Windows desktop or Skype for Mac, you may save the Skype chat history.

Use the instructions on this page to transfer the contacts from the Facebook account to the Microsoft account.

Create a new Microsoft Account, or use an existing one.

The migration from using a Facebook account to using a Microsoft Account to sign in to Skype takes three steps: Not all data can be transferred from one account to another however.

This includes options to transfer all Skype contacts, Skype credit, the Skype number, and subscription balance, to update the Skype Manager account if applicable, and to backup the chat history (only available on some systems). Microsoft promises that it helps with the transfer of data from the old account to the new account. The only option that Skype customers who use Facebook credentials to sign in to Skype have is to use a Microsoft account, provided that they plan to use the service after January 10, 2018. Using a Microsoft Account will enable you to login-in via single sign-in, unlocking all your Microsoft services â€“ including Skype, Office Online, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and more â€“ in one experience, with just one password.

Microsoft provides no explanation for discontinuing Facebook account support but hints at the benefits of using a Microsoft Account to sign in to Skype instead to streamline the sign in experience.Īs we continue to roll out the new Skype, weâ€™re discontinuing the option to login via Facebook in January 2018 and will streamline all Skype logins via your Microsoft account.

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