Transform the way you work

With Skype built for your business.

Business version of Skype

Make working together with colleagues, clients and partners easy.
Free features at your finger tips and with a little bit more, a whole
set of features built for your business.

Key benefits

  • Includes Microsoft® Windows® Installer
  • Easy, central deployment across your business
  • Control access to Skype paid-for features
Skype 4.2 for Windows

Free features

Free Skype-to-Skype calls

Free voice calls to other people on Skype - anywhere in the world.

Free video calls

See who you're calling, and demonstrate products.

Free IM

Get an instant response using Skype's free built-in instant messenger.

Free file sharing

Send large files at the click of a button.

Paid features

Skype Access

Pay for WiFi hotspot access using your Skype Credit.

Call forwarding

Get your Skype calls forwarded to your landline or mobile when you're offline.

Subscriptions

Save a bundle on calls with our calling subscriptions and also get 50% off an Online Number.

Voicemail

Let voicemail take a message when you're busy or offline. Pick up the message when you next sign in.

Show more great features

Caller ID

Online Numbers

SMS

Skype To Go™ number

Screen sharing

Call transfer

Conference calls

Import contacts

Status

System requirements
  • PC running Windows® 2000, XP, Vista or 7. (Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls).
  • Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
  • Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
  • For voice and video calls we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.
  • For High Definition (HD) video calls both you and the person you're talking to need Skype 4.2 for Windows or higher, plus HD webcams. You'll also need a high-speed broadband connection (we recommend sustained 1 Mbps symmetrical bandwidth or higher) and a PC with at least a 1.8 GHz processor.

Version 4.2.32.166 File size 22 MB. Official release. Release date: May 10, 2010. File name: SkypeSetup.msi

Toolbar plug-ins

Skype toolbar for MS Outlook®

Call or start an IM conversation with your colleagues right away with a simple click on a Skype Name, phone number or Skype button in the email message or signature.
Download plug-in

Skype toolbar for MS Office®

Working on a word doc or excel sheet and need an opinion, then call or instant message your team mate to talk them through it on straight from MS Office®.
Download plug-in

Skype Manager

Manage the usage of Skype in your business with one tool. Create accounts, allocate credit and features and run instant reports.
Try Skype Manager now

Case studies

See how other businesses are using Skype to power their communication.
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Shop

See the very latest products that can improve how you use Skype and do business. Visit the shop

No adware or spyware. Skype works with antivirus software. Learn more


No emergency calls with Skype.
Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and can't be used for emergency calling.