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Many instant messaging apps like Facebook, Telegram, Discord, and Slack give you the option to send a message to yourself. This feature is extremely useful in situations where you need to copy and paste a link, upload a file, or simply write something that you will need later. However, does Skype offer this functionality?
In this article, we will discuss the process of sending a message to yourself on Skype on different devices. Plus, you’ll learn how to pin chat with yourself for faster access.
How to send a message to yourself in Skype on PC
The ability to send messages to yourself is useful in many situations. For example, if you are working on two computers, you can transfer a file, link, or text to each other and open it on the other device. This also applies to situations where you want to send something to yourself from a mobile device to your computer and vice versa.
Since Skype is a video chat and instant messaging application that is widely used in both business and online education, this feature would be very useful. Unfortunately, while many messaging apps give you the option to message yourself, Skype does not offer this feature. Even if you searched for your username in the search bar, nothing would appear.
While you can’t message yourself directly, there is a workaround you can use. If you created a group chat on Skype and only added yourself, then you could use that chat to message yourself. This solution is simple and will only take a minute or two of your time. Plus, you can do it on the desktop app and on your mobile device.
To create a group chat in Skype on your laptop or computer, follow the steps below:
- Open Skype on your desktop.
- Click the “New Chat” button in the left sidebar.
- Choose the “New Group Chat” option from the drop-down menu.
- Enter a name for the group chat. For example, “My notes” or “Me.” You can also enter your first and last name to avoid confusion.
- Choose a profile picture for your group chat. If you wish, you can skip this step.
- Select a color for the group chat.
- Click the arrow button in the lower right corner of the window.
- Go to the “Done” button.
That’s all. Skype gives you a list of suggested group members for your new group chat. You can even add up to 600 people. However, since you won’t be adding anyone, all you need to do is click the “Done” button. You can start messaging yourself right away.
To make personal chat even more accessible, you have the option to set it to appear at the top of your chat list every time you open Skype. Here’s how to do it in the Skype desktop app:
- Skype open.
- Go to the “Contacts” tab in the left sidebar.
- Find the group chat you just made and right-click on it.
- Select “Add to favorites.”
Now, the chat you created will appear first in the “Chats” and “Contacts” tabs. If you wish, you can also remove the chat from your Favorites list. Simply follow the same steps and select “Remove from Favorites.”
How to send a message to yourself in Skype on an Android or iPhone
You can also create a group chat in Skype and add only yourself in the Skype mobile app. If you have an iPhone, follow the steps below:
- Open the Skype app on your iPhone.
- Tap the “New” icon in the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Select the “New Group Chat” option.
- Enter the group name.
- Choose a profile photo for your group chat. You can skip this step if you wish.
- Tap the arrow icon in the bottom right corner.
- Go directly to the “Done” button at the bottom of the screen.
Your new group chat will open immediately. Under the chat name, it will say “1 Participant.” Skype will instantly suggest you invite members or add existing contacts. You can ignore that notification and start messaging yourself right away.
If you’re an Android user, here’s how you can do a group chat on the Skype mobile app:
- Open the Skype app on your Android device.
- Tap the “+” icon in the bottom right corner of the app.
- Choose the “New Group” option at the top right.
- Enter the name of your new group chat.
- Select a photo for your profile picture.
- Go to the “Next” icon.
- On the suggested contacts screen, tap the “Done” button.
That’s all about it. Once you’ve created a Skype group chat with just you, you’ll be able to send each other whatever you want. If you want to pin the group chat to the top of the chat list, here’s how to do it in the mobile app:
- Launch the Skype mobile app.
- Find the group chat you want to pin.
- Press and hold chat.
- Select “Add to favorites.”
Now that your group chat is at the top of your chat list, you’ll be able to find it much faster. When you need to send something to each other or upload a file, it will take you much less time to find the chat. Another advantage of this option is that you can create as many group chats as you want. One can be for business, another for reminders, another for personal messages, etc.
Find a way to message yourself on Skype
Although there is no direct way to message yourself on Skype, you can use the workaround in this guide. By creating a group chat and adding only yourself, you’ll be able to send each other links, files, and other types of messages. No matter which device you choose, you’ll be able to message yourself in a matter of moments.
