If you have an old landline phone, buy a phone adapter from the Skype store when you plug your phone into the adapter, it will use your Internet connection to make and receive calls through Skype. Ensure that your Internet connection is set to stay on continuously and that Skype is set to start automatically when you are logged on to your computer.īuy a Skype phone device if you prefer the freedom of being away from your computer or tablet. Change the computer settings so your account stays logged in at all times. Set your computer settings to wake when there is a program action that way, when someone calls your Skype number, the computer will wake from sleep so you can hear the ring. Leave Skype running on your computer or mobile device.

If you don't make calls often, buy Skype credits, which you can use to call at any time without a recurring monthly fee. Choose the plan that best matches your calling behaviors, starting first by selecting the location and then choosing the number of minutes. Open your account and click on the 'Subscriptions' tab. Purchase a calling plan that works for your needs. On a PC, choose 'Options' from the 'Tools' menu and click on the 'Voice messages' tab. Sign into Skype, click on the 'Voicemail' tab and select 'Activate my voicemail now.' On a Mac, record your greeting by choosing 'Preferences' from the 'Skype' menu, clicking on the 'Calls' tab and choosing the 'Set up Voice Messaging' option. Set up voicemail so callers can leave you messages when you are not available.

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