How to Install Skype 8.28 on Ubuntu 18.04 & 16.04 LTS

Skpye is the most popular application in Internet world for Audio/Video calling, Video conferencing and the amazing support of IM and file sharing. Currently Skype 8.28 is available to download from Skype official download page. Below are the few key features of Skype and installation instructions.

Skype Features

The latest version of Skype have a number of of features, Useful for a small office as well as large corporates.

• Audio Calling (Free Skype to Skype)
• Video Calling
• Video conferencing
• File sharing
• Screen sharing
• Group screen sharing
• Calls to mobiles and landlines
• And many more features…

Step 1 – Download Skype Debian Package

First of all, download the Skype package for Debian system from its official download page. You can also use below command to download latest available Debian package.

wget https://repo.skype.com/latest/skypeforlinux-64.deb

Step 2 – Install Skype

Use the following command to install downloaded skype package on your Ubuntu system.

sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb

In the case of the above command failed to install package due to any dependency run command.

sudo apt-get install -f

Step 3 – Launch Skype

Use your dashboard skype button to start skype on your system, or you can use the following command as well.

skypeforlinux

With the first time, it will prompt for accepting an agreement.