Why am I being asked for my date of birth when signing into Skype?

We require a date of birth for all Microsoft accounts to promote child safety in accordance with applicable laws and to provide you with the best user experience. Additionally, depending on your region, a parent or guardian's permission may be required to create an account.

For more information, please visit our site Parental consent and Microsoft child accounts . You can also manage your Microsoft account from your account profile page .