Microsoft Skype Deployment (macOS App)

Description

Microsoft retired Skype isin 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 andthat socould deploymentbe deployed by copying Skype.app into /Applications. This page is asretained simplefor andcustomers gettingauditing itor intocleaning theup Applicationsolder folder.FileWave deployments.

Ingredients

• LatestAn existing archived Skype (application, only if you have a legitimate need to audit or remove an older deployment.

For new deployments, use https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/Microsoft Teams )instead of Skype.

Directions

1. DownloadedDo not download Skype from the latestold DMGpublic 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 Skypeyour MountTeams andmigration drag into your Applications folder (Don't open it) Drag it into the Filesets windows / or import itplan.

Related information

Microsoft: The next chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams Download Microsoft Teams