Multiple Instances of Skype

Follow these steps to run multiple instances of Skype on same machine.

Windows

• From the Windows taskbar, click Start > Run (or press the Windows  + R keys on your keyboard at the same time).

• In the Run window, type the following command (including the quotes) and press Ok:

  • For 32-bit operating systems: "C:Program FilesSkypePhoneSkype.exe" /secondary
  • For 64-bit operating systems: "C:Program Files (x86)SkypePhoneSkype.exe" /secondary

Linux

• Press Alt + F2 and type the following command: skype --secondary
• Alternative : Open a terminal and use the following command in it: skype --secondary &

Mac

• Use this command in terminal: sudo /Applications/Skype.app/Contents/MacOS/Skype /secondary