Permanently Delete Skype Contacts On Windows 7, 8 And 10

  1. Delete Skype Using Contact Menu in the Contact List
  • Navigate to your contacts list.
  • Right-click the unwanted contact that you want to delete.
  • After that, click on the “Remove from contact”
  • Select the “Remove” option in the dialogue, and it will be no more on your list of contacts.

The process above is useful in deleting Skype contacts on the old versions of Windows before Windows 10. If you’re using Windows 10, you can use the following procedure to delete contacts from your Skype contact list.

  • Locate the unwanted contact that you want to remove and then right-click on it.
  • After that, select “View profile” option on the menu that appears on the screen, and
  • Then click on the “Edit” button with a pencil icon.
  • Next, click on the “Remove from the contact list”, and your contact will be removed permanently.
  • Finally, select “Remove” from the confirmation window.
  1. 2. Delete Contact from the Profile View
  • Find the contact that you want to delete.
  • Right-click on the contact that you want to delete.
  • After that, click on the “View Profile” option.
  • In the confirmation dialogue that appears, click on the “Delete contact” option.
  • Select the “Remove” option in the pop-up menu that appears. Doing that will remove the selected contact from the profile visibility list.

TIP: You cannot recover your deleted contacts. If you’d wish to have the contacts again on your contact list, you will have to add it back. Also, this process does not permanently remove contacts that are automatically synced into the address book. The deleted contact will not show up under “My contacts,” but you will still be able to see the contact under “All” even after removing it from your contact list.

  1. Permanently Delete Skype Contacts from MacOS
  • Delete Skype Using Context Menu In The Contact List.
  • Locate the bloat contact that you want to remove and then right-click on it (Ctrl + click).
  • After that, select “View profile” option on the menu that appears on the screen.
  • Then click on the “Edit” button with a pencil icon.
  • Next, click on the “Delate contact  list”
  • Finally, select “Remove” from the confirmation window, and the contact will no longer exist among the contacts on your contact list.

Alternatively, you can use this method if the former does not work on your device.

  • Locate the contact to be removed and then right-click on it (Ctrl + click)
  • After that, select the “View profile” option on the menu that appears on the screen.
  • Scroll down the window and click on the “Remove from contact list”
  • Finally, select “Remove” from the confirmation window and the contact will no longer exist among the contacts on your contact list.
  1. Delete a contact from profile visibility List
  • From your Skype account, click on your profile image.
  • Scroll down and click on “Settings” option.
  • From the settings, select “Contacts”
  • After that, click on “Privacy”
  •  Then navigate to the “view list”
  • Select “More …”
  • Click on the “Delete Contact,” and the contact will get deleted permanently.

NOTE: Ensure you select the contact that you want to delete as there is no recycle bin from where you can recover you’re a contact that you’ve accidentally deleted. If you’d wish to have the contacts again on your contact list, you will have to add it anew. Also, this process does not permanently remove contacts that are automatically synced into the address book. The deleted contact will not show up under “My contacts,” but you will still be able to see the contact under “All” even after removing it from your contact list.

  1. Permanently Delete Skype contacts on iPad and iPhone
  • Delete contact by use of context menu in the contact list.
  • Tap on the contact you’d wish to remove and hold for a while.
  • Tap on the “View profile.” Found in the menu that appears.
  • Tap on the “Edit” option.
  • Next, tap on the trash can icon for “Delete” option.
  • Lastly, tap on the “Remove” option, and the contact will no longer appear under “My Contacts”

Alternatively, you can use the method below to delete contacts from your Skype contact list if the above process doesn’t work out.

  • Tap on the contact that you’d want to remove and hold for a while. Doing that will prompt a new menu to pen.
  • On the menu that appears on the screen, tap on the “View profile”
  • In the profile window, scroll downwards and then tap on the “Remove from contact list.” After that, tap on the “Remove” in the confirmation menu that appears.
  1. 1. Permanently Delete Skype Contact from Profile Visibility List
  • Tap on your “Profile image”
  • After that, tap on the “Settings” option and then tap on the “Contacts.”
  • After that, tap on the “Privacy” option.
  • Next, select on the “View list” option.
  • In the “Profile visibility list”
  • Select on the “More…” next to the contact you want to delete.
  • Finally, tap on the “Delete” option.
  1. Permanently Delete Skype Contacts on Android Phones and Tablets

Delete Contacts On Android Version 4.0.4-5.1

  • Tap and long-hold on the contact that you’d wish to delete.
  • Next, tap on the “Delete” contact on the pop-up menu that appears on the screen.
  • Finally, tap on the “Delete” in the confirmation window to confirm the action, and your contact will get deleted.

Delete Contacts on Android Version 6.0 And Later Versions

  • Tap on the contact that you’d want to remove and hold for a while.
  • On the new menu that appears, tap on the “View profile”
  • Tap on the “Edit” option
  • Next, tap on the trash can icon for “Delete” option.
  • Lastly, tap on the “Remove” option, and the contact will no longer appear under “My Contacts”

Alternatively, you can use the method below to delete contacts from your Skype contact list if the above process doesn’t work out.

  • Tap on the contact that you want to remove and hold for a while.
  • On the new menu that appears, tap on the “View profile”
  • In the profile window, scroll downwards and then tap on the “Remove from contact list.” After that, tap on the “Remove” in the confirmation menu that appears.

After removing the unwanted contact from your contact list, they will still see your profile picture and details. Therefore, to remove the contacts from the profile visibility, follow the procedure below.

Permanently Delete Skype Contact from Profile Visibility List On Android 6.0 or later versions

  • Tap on your “Profile image”
  • After that, tap on the “Settings” option and then tap on the “Contacts”
  • After that, tap on the “Privacy” option.
  • Next, select on the “View list” option.
  • In the “Profile visibility list,” choose on the “More…” next to the contact you want to delete.
  • Finally, tap on the “Delete” option.

NOTE: Since all contacts will be shown on the profile visibility list, you should be careful not to delete unintended contact.

How To Delete Contacts in Skype for Business

Head to the context menu found in the contacts tab.

Next, right-click on the contact you’d like to delete from your Skype contact list.

Choose the “Remove From Contacts” option, and your unwanted contact will no longer appear in your contact list.

TIP: Even though the process of deleting contacts from Skype for business seems the same as that used to remove contacts in the ordinary consumer Skype version, the two versions are quite distinct. And therefore, do not click on “Remove from Group” instead of “Remove from Contacts” as that would only remove the contact from the group it belongs but not from the contact list.

Why can’t I remove contacts from Skype?

If you need to remove a contact in Skype, just tap and hold or right-click on the contact you want to remove, select View profile, either click the Edit button and click Remove from contact list or scroll down in the profile window and click Remove from contact list.

What happens when you delete a contact on Skype?

When you remove a person from your Skype contact list, his link to you on Skype is severed and he’s treated as a stranger. The settings you choose on Skype determine who can send you video calls, text messages and audio calls.

How do I delete all contacts from my contact list?

How do I edit my Skype contacts?

How do I delete all my Skype contacts?

To delete multiple contacts:
  1. From the Contacts tab, hold down the CTRL key (the CMD key on Mac) and select each contact you want to delete.
  2. When you’re finished selecting contacts, right-click one of the contacts you’ve selected.
  3. Select Delete contacts.
  4. In the confirmation window, select Delete contacts again.

How do I permanently delete blocked contacts on Skype?

To delete blocked contacts, you need to manually search the contacts in the Skype directory and then right-click on the contact > Choose “Removed from Contacts“.

How do I delete a blocked contact?

Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification, slide the number to the left and tap Delete. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification, slide the number to the left and tap Delete. Just go to each blocked number bottom or page & delete .

Does blocking someone on Skype delete chat history?

When you block someone on Skype, all of the previous messages sent to this contact won’t be deleted. You can go to your Recent list on the Skype application and view your old conversation with this blocked contact, and you can still view it.

Can you delete Skype without deleting Microsoft account?

In order for you to delete your Skype account without deleting your Microsoft account, you need to unlink your Microsoft account first. (Disclaimer: It will take some time before the Skype account will be removed from the database.)

Is it possible to delete Skype account?

To permanently delete your Skype account, follow these steps: Click your Skype name, in the top left corner, and choose Settings from the drop-down menu. On the right-side panel, scroll down and click Close your account. Re-enter your password to verify your account.

Can I unlink Skype from Microsoft account?

Since your Skype account is already a Microsoft account, it is not possible to merge or unlink your Skype and Microsoft account. With your account you will have access to sign in to all your Microsoft services – including Skype, Office Online, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Xbox, and more.

Does deleting Skype account delete messages?

Your entire chat and files that you shared (as well as those shared with you) on Skype will be permanently erased when you Microsoft deletes your account. You will no longer be able to access old chats, files, and conversations.

How do I delete Skype messages on both sides?

There is no way for you to personally delete both sides of a Skype conversation.

How do you know if a Skype account is deleted?

A deleted account can no longer be seen from the contact’s end once it’s deleted. Since Skype migrated to Microsoft, we are following the 60 day waiting period before an account becomes permanently deleted. During the 60 days, the account will still show up on the contact’s end.

How do I permanently delete my Skype account?

If you’re deleting the Skype app from an Android phone, you need to open up the Play Store app, and head to the Settings menu. Click on My Apps & Games, and go to the Installed section. Once there, scroll through the list until you find Skype, and then tap Uninstall.

How do you permanently delete Skype messages?

How to delete Skype messages on a mobile device
  1. Start the Skype app on your iPhone or Android device and open the chat with the message to be removed.
  2. Tap and hold on the message.
  3. Tap “Remove” and then hit “Remove” again to confirm your action.

How do I delete my Skype account on Android?