
Testing soundīefore making calls, I always test my sound and video. There is the contact list on the left side, and the chat or video call window on the right side:Įverything is clean and simple. Once I have logged in to Skype at, I saw a fairly familiar interface. Luckily, it is the only disadvantages of Skype for Web in Linux. So, we are forced to use Google Chrome to make Skype For Web work in Linux. Although installing Google Chrome is easy in most Linux distributions, most Linux users including me prefer Firefox. So, one has to use it with Google Chrome. When I tried opening the link to Skype for Web in Firefox, the following message appeared: Unfortunately, Skype For Web does not work with Firefox, my web browser of choice.

When you allow both call and chat, the contact options will be displayed in a drop-down menu when a visitor hovers over the Skype button on your website.SUBSCRIBE for more Linux Videos Skype for Web works only with Google Chrome Here is an example of the Chat button:Ĭhat and Call - You can allow both call and chat. Here is an example of the Call button:Ĭhat – check this box if you want to allow visitors to contact you with a instant chat message from your website.

Click on the Options tab to select the desired options for:Ĭall – check this box if you want to allow visitors to contact you with a voice call from your website. On the Account Settings panel, enter your Skype username in the Your Skype Username field.Ĩ. Click on the Skype button to open the Skype Button panel.ħ. Drag the button to the desired location on your web page.ĥ. Select Skype. A placeholder Skype button will be added to your web page.Ĥ. From the left menu on your editor, click Add.ģ.

(Learn more about updating your Skype privacy settings)Īdding a Skype contact button on your web pageġ. *NOTE: In order to receive calls or chat messages from your website, you will need to enable the settings in your Skype account. That way, they can easily make a voice call or send an instant chat message to you, right from your website, whether they are using a computer or a mobile device. You can add a Skype contact button on your website to let your visitors get in touch with you in just one click.
