To start Skype

If it's your first time opening Skype:

Open Skype on your computer.
That means double-clicking this icon on your desktop or choosing it from the Windows > Start menu. Having trouble? Launch it from here. This will open a start-up screen.

Click Don't have a Skype Name?
This opens a Create account window.

Type in your name, then create a Skype username (called a Skype Name) and a password.
- Pick ones you can remember so you can sign in next time.
- Follow the directions from there and click Sign in.

If you've opened Skype before:

Open Skype from your desktop or Windows > Start menu.

In the start-up screen, click in the box under Skype Name and type it in. Then do the same for your password.
(If you forget your password, click the Forgot your password? link and follow the directions from there.)

This will sign you in to Skype, ready for you to use.