The following information describes the specific system requirements for running Skype on different operating systems.
If your system does not meet the requirements to run Skype, you may lose access to some of your older conversation history. You can retrieve the recent conversation history by signing into Skype on a supported device.
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Windows Desktop |
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Version |
Windows 7 or higher |
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Processor |
At least dual-core 1.5 GHz |
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RAM |
At least 2 GB |
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Additional software |
DirectX v9.0 or higher |
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Windows 10 |
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Version 15 |
Windows 10 (version 1809) or higher |
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Windows 11 |
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Version 15 |
Windows 11 (version 1809) or higher |
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Mac |
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Version |
Skype on Mac requires Mac OS X 10.13 or higher |
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Processor |
At least 1 GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo) |
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RAM |
At least 1 GB |
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Additional software |
The latest version of QuickTime |
Note: Mac OS X 10.9 users will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.49.0.49.
Mac OS X 10.10 users will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.73.0.92.
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Linux |
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Version |
64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+ |
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Processor |
At least dual-core 1.5 GHz |
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RAM |
At least 2 GB |
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Additional software |
libappindicator1 or GtkStatusIcon to see Skype in the tray (optional) |
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Android |
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Version |
Android OS 8.0 or higher (Phones and tablets) |
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Hardware |
Varies with manufacturer - see Note |
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Free Space |
At least 32 MB |
Note : Android users with version 6.0 to 7.1.2 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.96.0.409.
Important : Skype is fully supported on devices with ARMv7 processors (or processors capable of running its instruction set). Skype can run on devices with ARMv6 processors , but video calling is not supported. Examples of ARMv6 processor devices: Samsung Galaxy Ace, HTC Wildfire. If you're not sure what type of processor your device has, check the device's user manual or contact its manufacturer.
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iOS |
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Version |
iOS 12.2 or higher (iPhone and iPad) |
Note : iPhone and iPad users with iOS 12.1 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.83.0.416.
iPhone and iPad users with iOS 10 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.73.0.92.
iPhone and iPad users with iOS 9 will not be able to update higher than Skype version 8.34.0.72.
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Amazon Kindle Fire |
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Version |
Skype on Kindle Fire requires Fire OS 7 or higher |
Note : Kindle Fire tablets below Fire OS 7 will not be able to update higher than Skype for Amazon Kindle Fire HD/HDX version 8.15.0.389.
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Skype for Web |
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Supported web browser |
Skype for Web is supported on most desktop and mobile browsers. You can check your browser compatibility here . If your browser is not supported, you can download Skype for your device . |
Note : Users on Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 may be able to sign in but may not receive the full experience of Skype for Web.
Find out which platforms Skype is available on .
