How to Change Your Skype Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit the Skype "Password Reset Request" website featured in the Sources section of this article to request a new temporary password.

   You must reset your password using the Skype code within 6 hours or the code will expire and you will need to repeat the password reset process. , If the "temporary code" link within the email does not work for you, Skype will provide you with the password token to type in manually on Skype's website. ,
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   Step 2: Type the email address you used to register with Skype originally into the designated field and press the "Submit" button.

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   Step 3: Open your email inbox and wait for a message from Skype that contains a temporary code or "password token."

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   Step 4: Click on the live link within your email that reads "temporary code" to be redirected back to the Skype website for the password change.

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   Step 5: Type your new password into the appropriate designated fields and click on "Submit" for Skype to accept your new password.

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