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    How do I get started with Skype?

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    It's easy to get started with Skype. All you need to do is:

    It's that simple.

    How do I download the latest version of Skype?
    1. Go to the Download Skype page.
    2. Select your device and start the download*.
    3. You can launch Skype after it is installed on your device.

    *Skype for Windows 10 is already installed on the latest version of Windows 10. 

    How do I create a new account for Skype?
    1. Launch Skype and select Create new account or go directly to the Create account page.
    2. We'll take you through the process of creating a new account.

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