
Learn more about how to close your account. Once your new account is created, you can close your original Skype account if you no longer want that account active, but this will also close your Microsoft account. This information is for your records, but you will not be able to import any of your exported information or contacts into your new Skype account.

If you want a new or different Skype Name, you will need to create a new account. Learn more about how to change your Skype Display name. However, you can change your Skype Display Name which is shown in search results along with your Skype Name (unique identifier).

This is a unique identifier that is used to help others find you in Skype search, which cannot be changed or modified.

Follow the following steps to change your Skype display name: Launch the Skype app.Select your Skype profile image or display name, both of which are in the. How to Change Your Skype Display Name on Windows and Mac. Your Skype Name is the username that was created when you first joined Skype that may have been autogenerated for you. To change on the web, log into > select your name > My Account > Edit profile > Edit profile > enter new name > Save.
