How to Find People on Skype

Using the Contacts Menu

Sign into Skype and click on “Contacts” in the top menu bar.

Click on “Add Contact,” then click on “Search Skype Directory.”

Type the individual’s full name, Skype username, or email address into the search field. A list of users that match your search criteria will automatically populate in the section below the search field.

Click on the name of the person you want added to your Contacts list. Additional details for that particular individual will display on-screen, including his or her photo, city, state, and telephone number.

Click on “Add to Contacts.”

Type a brief message into the dialog box to introduce yourself, then click “Send.” After the individual accepts your request, a green checkmark will display next to his or her name in your Contacts list.

Using the Search Box

Sign into Skype and click on the search box at the top of your Skype session.

Type the individual’s full name, Skype username, or email address into the search field. Using this search criteria is often the most effective way to locate individual users on Skype. You can also search for Skype users via location, language, gender, and age, or using a combination of two or more of these search parameters.

Click on “Search Skype.” Skype will search for contacts that match your search criteria.

Locate your friend’s name in the list of search results, then click “Add to Contacts.” Click on “View Profile” if you’re not sure whether a specific profile belongs to that of your friend. This will display additional information about the individual, including his or her photo, city, country, and phone number.

Type a brief note to introduce yourself, then click “Send.” After the individual accepts your request, a green checkmark will display next to his or her name in your Contacts list.