Microsoft Skype Deployment (macOS App)
Description
Microsoft retired Skype in May 2025. Do not use this recipe for new deployments. The old Skype download page now redirects to Microsoft Teams.
Historically, Skype for macOS was a self-contained application that could be deployed by copying Skype.app into /Applications. This page is retained for customers auditing or cleaning up older FileWave deployments.
Ingredients
- An existing archived Skype application, only if you have a legitimate need to audit or remove an older deployment.
- For new deployments, use Microsoft Teams instead of Skype.
Directions
- Do not download Skype from the old public Skype URL for new deployments; Microsoft redirects that path to Teams.
- If you are reviewing an existing archived Skype Fileset, verify that it only places Skype.app in /Applications.
- Remove or replace existing Skype associations as part of your Teams migration plan.