How to Install Skype on Debian Linux

Skpye is the most popular application in the Internet world for audio/video calling, videoconferencing, and the amazing support of IM and file sharing. Currently Skype 8.83 is available to download from Skype official download page.

This tutorial will help you to install the latest Skype on a Debian desktop system.

Prerequisites

Your Debian Linux system must have desktop enabled. Login to your Debian Linux system via GUI for terminal access to complete this tutorial.

Step 1 – Install Skype on Debian

First of all, download the Skype package for the Debian system from its official download page. You can also use the below command to download the latest available Debian package.

wget https://repo.skype.com/latest/skypeforlinux-64.deb 

Then, use the following command to install the downloaded skype package on your Ubuntu system.

sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb 

In the case of the above command failed to install the package due to any dependency run command.

sudo apt-get install -f 

Step 2 – Launch Skype

Use your dashboard skype button to start skype on your system, or you can use the following command as well.

skypeforlinux 

For the first time, it will prompt for accepting an agreement.

Conclusion

This tutorial helped you for installing Skype on your Debian desktop system. Now create an account with Skype or log in with existing account details.