If you want to make your account extra secure, remember that you need to set up two-factor authentication on your Microsoft account manually. In case you're not thinking of using the Skype name anymore, you can go to your Microsoft account and disable your current alias (Recommended). Keep in mind that if your Microsoft account happens to be using the same old Skype password, it's also highly recommended to change it as hackers will still be able to access your account. However, as a result of the merge, you'll now have to use your Microsoft account password to sign in. Also, during the process, a Skype alias has been created to allow you to keep using your old username to sign into the service. If you have already linked the accounts in the past, you'll get asked to update your information by entering your Microsoft account password.Īfter completing the steps, your Skype account will be fully merged with your Microsoft account.Enter your Skype ID and Skype password to begin the process.If you're currently signed in with your Microsoft account, then sign out.If you later give this Skype name to someone he/she may call you with it. How to fully merge a Skype with a Microsoft account The next field which is required to be filled in is the Skype name. Thankfully, there is a way to fully merged your Skype ID with a Microsoft account (even if they're already linked) to prevent hackers from gaining access to your account, and on the steps below we show you how.
