Skype is an instant messaging and video conferencing app developed by Microsoft.

However, it requires a subscription for calls to landlines and mobile phones.

after you grab downloaded the Skype DEB package file, it’s time to install it in your system.

Install Skype on Linux

Use thecd commandto move into the directory which contains your Skype download.

The web app will save the DEB package in the Downloads directory.

Locate the DEB package in the File Manager, right-click it and chooseOpen With Other utility>Software Install.

Install Skype on Ubuntu

This will load the package in the Software Center.

ClickInstalland provide your password to begin the installation.

When the installation completes, you might launch Skype from the Applications menu.

Install Skype on Fedora

Use Yum package manager to install RPM package via command line, while use Software Center for graphical installation.

To install Skype on Fedora/CentOS/RHEL, you will need the Skype RPM package.

After you have downloaded the Skype RPM package, you’re able to proceed with the installation.

Enable AUR support in Pamac

Use the cd command to move into the directory which contains your Skype download.

The net online gate will save the RPM package in the Downloads directory.

Locate the RPM package in the File Manager, right-click it and chooseOpen With Software Install.

AUR package of Skype for Linux

This will load the package in the Software Center.

ClickInstalland provide your password to begin the installation.

When the installation completes, you’re free to launch Skype from the Applications menu.

Skype for Web on Linux

Move into this directory using cd command:

Now build and load the package along with the required dependencies.

Now you will need to fire up the AUR support in Pamac:

Now search for theskypeforlinux-stable-bin.gitpackage in Pamac.

Once the package is shown in the search result, nudge the arrow button in front of it.

Then click theApplybutton at the bottom to build and drop in the package.

When the installation completes, you could launch Skype from the Applications menu.

To use Skype for Web, point your web web app toweb.skype.comand sign in using your Microsoft account.