However, as Thurrott’s Brad Sams points out, it doesn’t feel like we’re getting the whole picture here.

It’s mostly those who signed up years ago who will be affected, and even there it’s not clear how many make use of the feature. “Currently, using your Facebook account to sign in to Skype is not supported on Skype for Windows 10, the new Skype for Android and iPhone, and the new Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux.”Īs a result, users of the newer clients won’t really see a change. “Using a Microsoft Account will enable you to login-in via single sign-in, unlocking all your Microsoft services – including Skype, Office Online, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and more – in one experience, with just one password,” a spokesperson explained. Well, according to Microsoft, it’s to “streamline all skype logins”. There’s a guide that will walk you through the whole process. You’ll be able to transfer your contacts to a new or existing Microsoft account, as well as chat history, Credit, and more. It’s an inconvenience, but not a major one thanks to several transfer tools. Microsoft has announced plans to disable the feature, instead forcing users to use a Microsoft account. Come January, those utilizing Facebook for an easy Skype sign-in will be out of luck.

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