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As I said above, the web app is the best, but you can also use the Android or Linux app if those options fit your bill.

So, these are the three ways to run Skype on Chromebook without much trouble. Install Skype on Chromebook and Enjoy Seamless Video Calls Note: If Skype does not start at startup, click on “File” and exit the program. Now Skype will start and you get all desktop features except video support. You can add an extra layer of security if you want.ĥ. Basically, Skype encrypts your password on Linux so that no apps can access it. Open it and sign in to your Microsoft account. Finally, after installation, You will find Skype under the Linux folder inside the launcher. After downloading the installer, open the “Files” app and Double click on it to install Skype on your Chromebook. It will download the Skype installer in DEB format to your Chromebook.ģ. Next, Skype download page and Select “ Get Skype for Linux DEB” from the drop-down menu. If the Linux option is not available in Settings, this is on your Chromebook. First of all, install Linux on your Chromebook by following the linked guide. To put it bluntly, the Linux app is a really good option on a Chromebook if you want Skype for voice calls and chats.ġ. The microphone works just fine out of the box, so there it is. Linux still doesn’t have access to webcam on Chromebook due to virtual machine restrictions and finally, Skype cannot use webcam. But there is a problem, and a glaring one.

It can receive notifications even if the app is closed in the background.

Almost everything works pretty well and No terminal tweaking required. Get Skype to Work for Chromebook: Linux AppĪmong all versions of Skype, the Linux app seems more like a solid desktop app on a Chromebook.