Skype ends 22 years of history: the service was completely shut down on May 5

May 5, 2024, was the official date of the end of the legendary Skype messenger after 22 years of existence. Microsoft, which owns the platform, recommends that users switch to the free version of Microsoft Teams, which will act as the main alternative to the outdated application.

The official Microsoft portal has published detailed instructions explaining the process of exporting data from Skype. It is important to note that all user information will be automatically deleted after January next year, which makes timely data transfer especially important.

The transition to Microsoft Teams Free occurs with the preservation of existing account data in Skype – all contacts and chat history are transferred automatically. Users will receive a corresponding notification directly in the Skype application with step-by-step instructions for migration. The new platform offers all the basic functionality of Skype in addition to advanced communication and collaboration features.

This step marks the end of an era for one of the most popular communication services of the early 2000s, which at one time revolutionized voice and video communication over the Internet.