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Skype is an instant messaging app that provides online text message and video chat services. Users may transmit both text and video messages and may exchange digital documents such as images, text, and video. Skype allows video conference calls.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Skype reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Skype Outage Chart 02/01/2026 16:30

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Skype users through our website.

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Live Outage Map

The most recent Skype outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
GermanyHamburg Connection
GermanyHamburg Connection
GermanyBorken Sign in
FranceCaen Video
United KingdomLondon Sign in
United KingdomPoole Connection
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Skype Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • stephent122 Stephen Townsley (@stephent122) reported from Walker Gate, England

    If #Apple brought #imessage to #Android it would close down any new #google #rcs play overnight. Might even kill #skype and others. @TechAltar

  • AtholyMardies MartinG (@AtholyMardies) reported from Drochtersermoor, Lower Saxony

    @magrom @stefanotempesta @Outlook @Skype @SkypeBusiness @MicrosoftTeams if that still does not work, you need to figure out what's broken. I personally tend to just removing the registry entries at the addins hive. The procedure mentioned in the last tweets worked for me at customers, I was faced with migrating @SkypeBusiness to @MicrosoftTeams

  • puntofisso Giuseppe Sollazzo (@puntofisso) reported from London Colney, England

    @paulineyau My issue is that I've found myself waving at Skype calls even when the camera is off...

  • rainisto Roope Rainisto (@rainisto) reported from Helsinki, Uusimaa

    @peterskillman Precisely. People learn the Skype user experience. My Snapchat on Android feels similar to iOS. Fix only those parts that would confuse platform users. Back iOS apps on a Mac, I don't see the reason why it couldn't be made to work given proper thought and consideration.

  • simonrjones Simon R Jones (@simonrjones) reported from Cambridgeshire, England

    @raymosley @OwlLabsInc Conf call system matters too. Had loads of issue with Skype, Zoom is very good.

  • monkchips Henry Counter-Manspread (@monkchips) reported from Hackney, England

    if i was the @Windows team i'd be telling the @Skype team to fix their app and stop hurting overall system performance, not making it harder to turn the app off. please don't @ me if your clever solution to my problem is for me to not use windows.

  • BowmanBHonest AnThony T. Bowman (@BowmanBHonest) reported from Salisbury, North Carolina

    @dndisturbulence Call her. Email her. Page her. Skype her. Write it down and take a picture of it. Send it to her.

  • teslaxbrit ❀ Ryan ❀ 2️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ 🛫 (@teslaxbrit) reported from Garrane, Munster

    @spamless @TMobile This might help you as I’m in Ireland and need to check my voicemail; if you download Skype or Hangouts, and call +1 (805) 637-7243 through WiFi, you’ll be able to access your voicemail for free. Just need to press * to enter your number and PIN and you’ll be connected through.

  • amy_sine 💖Amy💖 (@amy_sine) reported from Winter Haven, Florida

    I NEVER log off of my Skype because I have seizures, so it makes it easier to contact my friends just on case. I do that because I get confused and my memory goes at the time so it makes it easier and faster to get a hold of someone. Get CONFUSED so I won't forget my login info.

  • AoBest Best Girl (@AoBest) reported from Cerritos, California

    A man asked me if I would be down for doing a strip tease over Skype while he worked on his thesis at the uni’s public library.

  • alangore_sedona Alan Gore (@alangore_sedona) reported from Oak Creek, Arizona

    @SkypeSupport Thanks for getting back. The chat at your link worked, unlike the one I found on the Skype website, and I had a good discussion with your tech, but my problem isn’t fixed yet. Basically, all hell broke loose after I changed the credit card I subscribe with.

  • amy_sine 💖Amy💖 (@amy_sine) reported from Winter Haven, Florida

    I NEVER log off my Skype because I have seizures. Makes it faster to contact and not having to worry about my login information. Get confused and my memory gets shot so it makes it to where I don't have to try and remember my login information.

  • jadethuo Jah Man (@jadethuo) reported from Nairobi, Nairobi

    Been in a @Skype call for nearly 2hours am just hungry tbh ... the probable quotation should fix fix this by the end of this but meanwhile ayam suffering

  • bussewitzquarm Michael BuQu (@bussewitzquarm) reported from Sound Beach, New York

    @LisaNeher Get a recording of them performing the piece beforehand from the director. I often find that the equipment or the connection distorts the sound so much that I can’t hear the choir perform during the Skype session. I hope this becomes less of an issue as technology gets better

  • Melbondpanda мεℓιssα вση∂ (@Melbondpanda) reported from Watford, England

    @SkypeSupport Hello, I'm having problems with signing into my account, it sayd it doesn't exist but when I try to recover it says I already have an account. I need it for work urgently, please.

  • daimogssoapbox David Morgan QPM (@daimogssoapbox) reported from Reading, England

    @InspGadgetBlogs Gadget the guidance is aimed at those people undertaking Higher Ed professional development which is not mandated, good skippers & gaffers can support individuals its there to offer some guidance; give me a DM i can chat on phone or try Skype Video; happy to help 👍👍

  • AZiemak Amy Z. (@AZiemak) reported from Cleveland Heights, Ohio

    Skype won’t work, google calendar is dead, and my office WiFi is down. I think it’s time to leave. It’s basically a matter of national security at this point.

  • dejkirkby 'Motivated And Confident' Mags (@dejkirkby) reported from Burnley, England

    @TheBladeJobShow @Declan_Kenny82 @5Nerdsgo You spelled honour wrong. Also, @BladeJobJOlen, the 2nd TBJ member to be on WWW, his episode drops next week. And his @BadlandsPod episode drops this week. Skype issues, recording issues, mic issues and Jon locking himself out of his house issues tried to stop these episodes!

  • Joana_MPereira Joana Pereira (@Joana_MPereira) reported from Le Mesnil-Amelot, Île-de-France

    @whartonshumthin I am in a long distance relationship for 7 years. Skype calls everynight for at least 1h, visits every two weeks where we just sit together working and discussing/brainstorming on our scientific problems.

  • prexiousdiana Diana Prexious (@prexiousdiana) reported from Milano, Lombardia

    Hello @paysera i've been trying to contact customer service since yesterday, I was told you would call me via Skype and nothing. I really need to do this

  • PatWestJr PatrickWestJr (@PatWestJr) reported from Crown Point, Indiana

    Your customer service is the issue. I have had the same issue since 11:45. It’s probably a 2 second fix with anyone over voice...Skype teamspeak whatever. Plus my last 2 messages you didn’t even answer.

  • EpicTillich Επίκτητος 🔥λόγος🔥 (@EpicTillich) reported from Edgerton, Michigan

    @flstorms Oh yes. I have had 3-5 on zoom before. I don’t know how to party line Skype but if you call me in I am down.

  • Marshall5Sharon baffled bint .. (@Marshall5Sharon) reported from Kensington, England

    Carrick is terrible when it comes to sharing me, he has to sit on my knee when I Skype my parents, it’s getting difficult since he’s almost my height..

  • vanhybrid Michael Van Hybrid #collabsummit 🇩🇪 (@vanhybrid) reported from Affligem, Flanders

    Today, EU courts should decide whether SkypeOut is to be considered an electronic comms service or not. Might force Skype under Telecom law(s). I wonder what the impact could be on other services like #MicrosoftTeams etc., if they do... #thoughtoftheday

  • RaberRichard Richard Raber (@RaberRichard) reported from Songpa-gu, Seoul

    @SkypeSupport Yes, I receive an error message whenever I try to purchase more credit. Please connect me to support staff.

  • dinsleyr Ralph Dinz Dinsley (@dinsleyr) reported from Los Angeles, California

    @bleddb A colleagues recently admitted to be working on Vista still...and wondered why he had problems connecting to Skype etc 🤪

  • bdd_ft_pa James Roy (@bdd_ft_pa) reported from South Kensington, Maryland

    @kinkymnwife Gonna be tough from Washington DC but Skype May help

  • briannebanksxo Brianne Banks (@briannebanksxo) reported from Austin, Texas

    I hate asking for help but I need as much as I can get. I'm live: briannelynnebanks on Skype where we can get shows together. I accept venmo, Google wallet, the cash app, and PayPal from TRUSTED regulars. I'm also on Skyprivate and CMD. and of course, Streamate!

  • emma_os Emma O'Sullivan (@emma_os) reported from Melbourne, State of Victoria

    Herrmann pleaded guilty via video link, he rubbed his chin and looked down during the hearing but didn’t show any obvious emotion. The prosecution said they spoke to Aiia Maasarwe’s two sisters via Skype last night. #Aiia @10NewsFirstMelb

  • ginakoko6 Global Gina Ⓥ (@ginakoko6) reported from San Francisco, California

    can someone pls skype me i’m so anxious about my skype name being wrong or my webcam not working for this interview