Skype has remained popular despite the rise of new internet telephony apps like Viber, Telegram, and WhatsApp. It can be installed on both desktop computers and mobile devices. The messenger is free to download, features an intuitive interface, and is easy for anyone to use.

To start using Skype, you need to create an account. However, creating an account requires linking it to a mobile number, which some users may find undesirable. While entering a phone number during registration has both advantages and disadvantages, one benefit is that if you lose access to your account, you can recover it through SMS without needing to create a new one.

On the downside, not everyone is comfortable sharing their personal phone number online, as many services don’t require it. How Skype uses your phone number is also unclear, as it may be used to link accounts or target advertising.

Skype offers free communication worldwide where an internet connection is available. 

Some of the service’s key advantages include:

• the ability to make individual and group video calls;

• creating Skype groups for employees or clients to enhance productivity.

It’s also possible to create a Skype account without using a phone number by registering via email or using a virtual number.

To create a Skype account using just an email address, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Microsoft Marketplace, select the Skype app, and install it on your device.

2. Open Skype and the registration form will appear.

3. Create a unique username and enter it in the required field.

4. If the system doesn’t recognize the username, click “Create an account.”

5. Choose the option to use an existing email account.

6. Enter your email address and create a password for Skype.

7. Fill in your first and last name.

8. A confirmation code will be sent to your email. Enter the code to complete the registration.

You can create a Skype account without a phone number, and start using the service immediately after registering.

To create a Skype account using the mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Open the app and navigate to the registration page.

2. Select “Create it.”

3. Choose the option to use a valid email address.

4. Enter your email address and click “Continue.”

5. Create a password and enter it.

6. Provide your first and last name.

7. Copy the verification code sent to your email and paste it into the required field.

8. Complete the captcha, though this step may not always be necessary.

Once you’ve completed registration in the Skype app, you can add contacts and start chatting. However, it’s a misconception that you can easily bypass entering a phone number. Skype will prompt you for a number through several dialog boxes, and eventually, you’ll need to provide one.

How to register on Skype using a virtual number from PVApins:

If you prefer not to share your personal phone number but still want to use Skype, you can opt for a virtual number. Many online services provide this option, and PVApins offers favorable conditions for renting phone numbers.

You can choose a phone number from over 70 countries, with prices starting as low as 2 rubles per number. Here’s how to use the service.

How to purchase a phone number on PVApins.

1. Go to PVAPins.com and create an account.

2.  Deposit funds into your PVApins account.

3. Select the Brazil virtual number service for Skype .
4.  Copy the virtual number provided by PVAPins.
5.  Open Skype and begin the registration process.
6.  When prompted for a phone number, paste the virtual number from    PVAPins.
7. Wait for the SMS verification code to arrive at your virtual number.
8.  Return to PVAPins, refresh the page, and retrieve the verification code.
9.  Enter the code into Skype to verify your number.