How to add someone to a Skype call

Chances are, like most users, you’ve been using Skype for one-on-one chats or video calls. But what happens when you want to add another person to a regular call? If you’ve been looking for an answer to this riddle, we have good news for you. Adding a new person to a Skype call is very easy and anyone can do it.

In this step-by-step guide, we will give you detailed instructions on how to add someone to a Skype call on all devices. You’ll leave today without having to worry about rescheduling another meeting due to “technical issues.”

Add someone to a Skype call on PC

Adding a third person (or more) to a Skype call on a PC is a relatively simple process. Follow the steps below to make the most of the free Skype feature:

1. Start a Skype conversation

1. Launch Skype on your PC. If the app doesn’t log you in automatically, enter your email, phone number, or Skype name followed by your password.
   
2. Once you enter the app, click on the “Contacts” tab. You’ll find it at the top of the left sidebar. You will see a list of all your Skype contacts. You can also select the “Chat” tab next to “Contacts” and find your recent connection there.
   
3. Click the contact you want to start a call with.
   
4. To start a call with that person, click the phone (audio call) or camera (video call) icon in the upper right corner of the chat window.
   
5. (If necessary) Click “Call Skype” from the drop-down menu. This option will show if your contact also uses Skype with your phone number.

2. Add a person to the call

Once the first person has accepted your call, you can add a new person to the same conversation. This is what you should do:

1. Press the plus sign in the upper right corner of the chat window.
   
2. Select the “Add people” or “Add people to this call” option in the pop-up window. You will now see your Skype contact list.
   
3. Review the list of contacts and select the ones you want to add. If you want to add more people, simply select them from the list. You can deselect a contact by unchecking the box next to their name.
   
4. Click the “Add” or “Add to Call” button at the bottom of the window.
   

Your contacts will now receive the invitation to join the call. They will be added once they accept the invitation.

Advice: If you want to start a call with more than one person in a new conversation, you can create a new group by clicking “New Chat” in the left sidebar and selecting “New Group Chat.”

Add someone to a Skype call on Mac

Adding a third party to an ongoing Skype call on Mac is very easy. First, you’ll have to start a regular conversation with one of your contacts and then add another contact. Here are detailed instructions on how to do it:

1. Start a Skype conversation

1. Open the Skype app on your Mac.
2. Sign in by entering your email address, phone or Skype name and your password.
   
3. Go to the left sidebar and click the “Contacts” tab to see a list of your Skype contacts.
   
4. Click the name of the person you want to start a conversation with.
   
5. Start a video call by clicking the camera icon or an audio call by selecting the phone icon.
   
6. If there is a drop-down menu asking you to choose how you want to make a call, select “Call Skype.”
   
7. Wait for the person to accept your call.
   

2. Add a person to the call

Once you’re on the call with the first person, you can add a new contact to that same chat.

1. Click the plus sign in the upper right corner of the window.
   
2. Click “Add People” or “Add People to This Call.” This will open your Skype contact list.
   
3. Select one contact (or more) you want to add to the conversation. You can select and deselect contacts by unchecking the box next to their name.
   
4. Press the “Add People” or “Add to Call” button displayed at the bottom of that window.

The person you invited will now receive an invitation to call. Once they accept it, Skype will add them to your conversation.

Advice: If you want to start a new conversation that includes at least two people, you can create a new group by clicking “New Chat” in the left sidebar and selecting “New Group Chat.”

Add someone to a Skype call on Android

Adding a third party to your Skype call on an Android device only takes a few seconds:

1. Launch Skype on your Android device.
   
2. Sign in if the app doesn’t log you in automatically. Enter your email, phone number or Skype name and your password.
   
3. You will see a list of contacts you have recently been in contact with. Scroll through the list and tap the name of the person you want to start a conversation with.
   
4. Tap the video icon to start a video call or the phone icon for an audio call.
   
5. Wait for the person to accept the call.
   
6. Click on the three horizontal dots in the lower right corner of the screen.
   
7. Tap the “Add People” button.
   
8. Select a contact from the list that you want to add to the call. If it’s not in the list, find the contact by tapping the “People, groups and messages” line at the top of the window.
   
9. Press “Add” to finish.
   
10. The third contact will now receive a notification and join the conversation once they accept the invitation.

Advice: You can start a group call in a new conversation by tapping the pencil icon at the bottom right of the “Chat” window and selecting “New Group Chat.”

Add someone to a Skype call on iOS

Follow the steps below to add another person to a Skype call on iOS devices:

1. Launch the Skype app on your iPhone or iPad.
   
2. Sign in to your Skype account if the app doesn’t do it automatically. Enter your Skype name, email or phone and your password.
   
3. You’ll see a list of recent Skype chats. Tap who you want to make a call with. If you don’t see your contact’s name in the list, look for them in “Contacts” or tap the pencil icon to start a new conversation.
   
4. Once inside the chat, tap the phone icon to start an audio call or the video camera icon to start a video call.
   
5. When the person accepts the call, tap the three dots at the bottom of the chat window.
   
6. Tap the “Add People” option and select the contact you want to add from your contact list.
   

The newly added contact will receive a call notification and will be added to the chat once they accept the invitation.

Advice: You may find it convenient to start a new group chat with two people and schedule a call there. To do this, tap the plus icon at the top of the “Chats” window and select “New Group Chat.”

Frequent questions

Here are more questions about Skype group calls that you may find helpful.

How many people can I have on a group call?

Recently, due to increased demand for video conferencing platforms, Skype increased the maximum number of participants in group calls from 50 to 100. That means you can invite up to 99 people to a group call. This feature is free for everyone on all devices: computers, tablets and mobile phones.

Can I add people to my Skype call at any time?

Yes, you can add people (up to 99) to a Skype call at any time and on any device during the call. Additionally, the invitation link you send to your contacts does not expire and they can also join the call at any time.

How do I create a conference call?

Do you want to schedule a business meeting with Skype? You can do this by starting a conference call in Skype for Business. However, before doing so, you should make sure that all contacts have their status set to “Available.” Once everything looks good, follow these steps:

1. Hold down the ”Ctrl” key and select the contacts from the Skype for Business contact list that you want to add to the meeting.

2.Right click on your contact selection and select “Start a conference call”.

3.Choose “Skype Call”.

If you need to invite more people to the call, simply drag and drop their names from the contact list to the meeting or follow the steps below:

1.Go to the “Participants” panel in the meeting window.

2.Select “Invite more people”.

3.Click the names you want to add to the meeting.

4.Press “OK”.

5.The app will now call that contact and add them to the conference call.

Start Skype group calls with ease

Group calls have become an essential part of today’s always-on-the-go lifestyle. Whether you want to catch up with old friends, share important family news, or hold business meetings, Skype has you covered. Thanks to this guide you will no longer have to worry about organizing group calls. You’ve learned how to add someone to a Skype call on all devices and you can also start a Skype for Business conference call.

Did you have any problems adding a third person to a Skype call? Do you prefer group video or audio calls? Share your experiences in the comments section below.