Once user signs into Skype on a new device the conversation history is synced with Skype's cloud and stored locally. Users cannot control how long their chat histories are stored on Skype's servers but can configure that option individually for every their device. Skype keeps user instant messaging history on user's local computer, and on Skype's cloud for 30 days. Other than in user complaints on the Microsoft Skype forums, there is no mention on Microsoft or Skype websites that when they say 'Send SMS messages,' that is just what they mean: users can send but they cannot receive SMS messages.

This has been a cause of angst among user who purchase Skype as an alternative to a mobile phone because Microsoft will not refund any purchases even for users who discover this missing feature only after purchasing multi-year contracts. Chat history along with the message status will be synchronized across all user devices supported by Skype whenever the user signs in with the same Skype account.Īlthough Skype allows sending SMS messages, it is not possible to receive SMS messages on Skype so users need a different way to receive responses to the messages they send using Skype. Messages sent to offline users are stored on Skype servers and will be delivered to their recipients as soon as they come online on Skype. Skype allows users to send instant messages to other users in their contact list. ( September 2017) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help rewrite this section from a descriptive, neutral point of view, and remove advice or instruction. This section is written like a manual or guidebook.

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