To encourage this transition, Microsoft will soon allow users to sign in to the free version of Teams with their Skype username and password. By using the same credentials, users will be able to access their existing chats and contacts if they want to pick up where they left off.

Microsoft is pivoting to support Teams instead. Microsoft 365 head Jeff Teper encouraged Skype users to migrate their Skype contacts to Teams.

Microsoft announces Skype's retirement in May 2025, urging users to transition to Microsoft Teams. Users can migrate Skype accounts, export data, and continue using paid features until renewal.