On the Welcome screen, enter your Skype Name and password and click Sign me in.

If this is the first time that you have signed in to Skype, you can now check your sound and video to ensure they are set up correctly and add a profile picture for your Skype account.

Click Continue.

Select the speakers, microphone and webcam you want to use with Skype, and then click Continue.

Don’t worry if you’re not sure what sound and video you want to use with Skype or don’t want to adjust your settings right now - you can change your settings at any time.

Learn more about how to set up sound(https://support.skype.com/faq/FA10330/) in Skype.

Find out how to check whether your webcam is set up correctly(https://support.skype.com/faq/FA3731/).

You can now add a profile picture to make it easier for your friends and family to find you on Skype.

Click Continue.

If you don’t want to add your profile picture right now, just click Add later and go to Step 6.

To take a picture of yourself using your webcam, click Take a picture.

Alternatively, if you already have a picture that you want to use as your profile picture, click Browse… to find and select it.

The picture you have taken or selected is displayed. If you want to resize the picture, use the slider underneath it.

If you are not happy with the picture, click Try again to take another picture or select a different one.

When you are happy with your profile picture, click Use this picture.

Your profile summary is displayed. Click Start using Skype.