and U.K., but will be expanded to reach the rest of the world over the course of the next couple of weeks. Microsoft says the feature is currently coming online for Skype users in the U.S. In the case of those without Skype accounts, they’ll be able to sign in to a chat as a guest by typing in their name then clicking “Join.” Skype account holders using the Mac, PC or Web application will be able to create the link, which, when clicked, will allow others, including those using Skype’s mobile apps on iOS or Android as well as non-users, to join in the conversation automatically. The links can be shared however you choose – in email, via apps like Facebook, Messenger, Twitter or WhatsApp, or anywhere else that makes sense.

Invitees won’t have to create an account or download an app, but can instead join a chat as a guest simply by clicking a link.Īs a part of this rollout, Skype is introducing unique links that can be used to invite others to chats. Skype is working to make is service more broadly accessible, Microsoft announced today, detailing a new feature that will allow users to invite anyone – even those who don’t have a Skype account – to use the service via the Skype for Web interface.

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