You can head to in your browser, login, and start using instant messenger (limited voice and video Skype calls on Chromebooks). However, as Microsoft continues to develop this version of Skype, it might become a very good option for Skype Chromebook users and in the future until there is a native version of Skype for ChromeOS. The web app is a beta version of Skype and the video calling does not work good in Chromebooks.

Microsoft now provides a version of Skype (known as the Skype Web App which runs on Chromebooks) that works directly in a browser, and even works for Chromebooks. If you are using Skype frequently, it may be best to buy a Chromebook compatible webcam. Skype on a Chromebook may be a permanent app as more and more Chromebooks can run Android apps. There may be a version of Skype for Chromebooks that runs natively sooner than later. Lastly, Google is starting to have Chromebooks that run Android Apps. They can run the Skype Web App or that they can use use a special Google tool to package Android apps for Chrome OS. While you can’t make video or voice calls using Skype on a Chromebook, you can hold chats or manage contacts in your browser. However, it is possible that Chromebook users can use Skype a few different ways. Using Skype on a Chromebook is not as easy as downloading Skype and connecting your account like it is on Windows, MacOS or Linux.

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