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You can talk to 3 or more people at one time with Skype's conference call feature. This is useful for checking in when people can't meet in person, as well as talking to family or friends in multiple places. Skype conference call is available on PC and Mac, iPhone and iPad, and Android platforms. | You can talk to 3 or more people at one time with Skype's conference call feature. This is useful for checking in when people can't meet in person, as well as talking to family or friends in multiple places. Skype conference call is available on PC and Mac, iPhone and iPad, and Android platforms. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Using PC or Mac === | === Using PC or Mac === | ||
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#Click the icon of the person with a plus sign next to them. This is located in the upper right-hand corner of your current conversation. Clicking it brings up a menu that allows you to add members to the group. | #Click the icon of the person with a plus sign next to them. This is located in the upper right-hand corner of your current conversation. Clicking it brings up a menu that allows you to add members to the group. | ||
#Click members of your contact list to add them to the group. You can also search for specific people by typing in their names. | #Click members of your contact list to add them to the group. You can also search for specific people by typing in their names. | ||
| − | #*If you are currently in a conversation with someone, adding them to a larger group will bring the rest of the list's contacts to your current conversation.<ref>https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10614/how-do-i-make-a-group-video-call-in-skype-for-windows-desktop</ref> | + | #*If you are currently in a conversation with someone, adding them to a larger group will bring the rest of the list's contacts to your current conversation.<ref name="rf1">https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10614/how-do-i-make-a-group-video-call-in-skype-for-windows-desktop</ref> |
#Add as many contacts as you like. Skype can support up to 25 people (including you) in a voice conversation. | #Add as many contacts as you like. Skype can support up to 25 people (including you) in a voice conversation. | ||
#*Only 10 people can actively appear in a video call. | #*Only 10 people can actively appear in a video call. | ||
| − | #Click the "call" or "video call" button to initiate the conference call. Skype will begin dialing all of your group members.<ref | + | #Click the "call" or "video call" button to initiate the conference call. Skype will begin dialing all of your group members.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#When your call is over, click the red phone button to hang up. You have successfully completed a conference call on Skype! | #When your call is over, click the red phone button to hang up. You have successfully completed a conference call on Skype! | ||
=== Using iPhone or iPad === | === Using iPhone or iPad === | ||
#Open Skype. | #Open Skype. | ||
| − | #*If you haven't downloaded the Skype app yet, do so--it's free in the Apple store.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510?mt=8</ref> | + | #*If you haven't downloaded the Skype app yet, do so--it's free in the Apple store.<ref name="rf2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510?mt=8</ref> |
#Sign into Skype using your Skype username and password. This should be the same password you use for your Skype account on the computer. | #Sign into Skype using your Skype username and password. This should be the same password you use for your Skype account on the computer. | ||
| − | #Press the "+" button in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. This will let you create a group for your call.<ref>https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34456/sending-a-group-instant-message-iphone</ref> | + | #Press the "+" button in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. This will let you create a group for your call.<ref name="rf3">https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34456/sending-a-group-instant-message-iphone</ref> |
#Add contacts to your group by tapping their names. They should be added to your list automatically. | #Add contacts to your group by tapping their names. They should be added to your list automatically. | ||
| − | #*You can add up to 25 people (including yourself) to your group call, though a maximum of 6 people can appear on video.<ref>https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10866/how-do-i-make-or-join-a-video-call-with-skype-for-iphone</ref> | + | #*You can add up to 25 people (including yourself) to your group call, though a maximum of 6 people can appear on video.<ref name="rf4">https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10866/how-do-i-make-or-join-a-video-call-with-skype-for-iphone</ref> |
#*You can also add people to a current call by tapping the group names at the top of the screen, then tapping "Add Participants" in the ensuing menu and adding people from your contacts list. | #*You can also add people to a current call by tapping the group names at the top of the screen, then tapping "Add Participants" in the ensuing menu and adding people from your contacts list. | ||
#Tap the "Call" button in the upper right-hand corner of your group screen. This will prompt Skype to call your group. | #Tap the "Call" button in the upper right-hand corner of your group screen. This will prompt Skype to call your group. | ||
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=== Using Android === | === Using Android === | ||
#Open Skype. | #Open Skype. | ||
| − | #*If you haven't downloaded the Skype app yet, do so--it's free in the Google Play store.<ref>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider&hl=en</ref> | + | #*If you haven't downloaded the Skype app yet, do so--it's free in the Google Play store.<ref name="rf5">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider&hl=en</ref> |
#Sign into Skype using your Skype username and password. This should be the same password you use for your Skype account on the computer. | #Sign into Skype using your Skype username and password. This should be the same password you use for your Skype account on the computer. | ||
#Tap the "+" button in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. This will bring up your call menu. | #Tap the "+" button in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. This will bring up your call menu. | ||
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#Tap the "Call" button in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You can also tap the video camera icon to initiate a video call. | #Tap the "Call" button in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You can also tap the video camera icon to initiate a video call. | ||
#Once the call connects, tap the "Add" button. You can use this feature to add other contacts to your call by typing in their names, then tapping their names as they appear. | #Once the call connects, tap the "Add" button. You can use this feature to add other contacts to your call by typing in their names, then tapping their names as they appear. | ||
| − | #*Android Skype supports up to 25 people per voice call (including you).<ref>https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12286/how-do-i-make-or-join-a-video-call-with-skype-for-android#7</ref> | + | #*Android Skype supports up to 25 people per voice call (including you).<ref name="rf6">https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12286/how-do-i-make-or-join-a-video-call-with-skype-for-android#7</ref> |
#When your call is over, tap the red phone button to hang up. You have successfully completed a conference call on Skype! | #When your call is over, tap the red phone button to hang up. You have successfully completed a conference call on Skype! | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
