When you sync your address book, we add your device contacts to Skype where they are periodically synced and securely stored. You'll know who is on Skype and your contacts will also find you more easily in search. You can opt out of search in your mobile or desktop privacy settings at any time.
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From Chats , select your profile picture .
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Select Settings .
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Select Contacts .
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Turn Sync your contacts on.
Note : If you add any new contacts to your Mac address book, you will need to manually refresh your contacts in Skype Settings.
Turn Sync your contacts off
You can easily turn Sync your contacts off in settings. Keep in mind when you stop sharing your device contacts, those who aren't on Skype will be removed.
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From the Chats tab, select your profile picture.
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Select Settings .
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Select Contacts .
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Turn Sync your contacts off.
Android 4.0.4 - 5.1
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From the Chats screen, then tap the menu button.
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Tap Settings .
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Scroll down to contacts , and toggle Sync phone contacts off.