Is there an href attribute for skype, like "mailto:" or "tel:"?

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I am looking to make a skype link for a mobile site, is there a way use <a href=" to make it launch skype and add or call a user?

http://enarion.net/programming/c-sharp/skype/html-call/ Check it out... Just a tip, not an answer — Andreas Nilsson, Jul 22 '12 at 08:59

score 78 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 22 '12 at 09:03

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If your mobile site is (generally) used by iOS devices, you can use :

<a href="skype:YourSkypeName?call">Call me on Skype</a>

Apple iOS devices automatically recognizes intents in link with Skype and FaceTime.

answered Jul 22 '12 at 09:03

Romain

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Just a side note: I'm not sure this happens everywhere, but the ?call seems to be the default behavior and thus can be omitted. – mavrosxristoforos Apr 23 '16 at 19:11

score 69 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 22 '12 at 09:00

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answered Jul 22 '12 at 09:00

Artefact2

@Andreas I guess that depends on the browser and platform used and whether the Skype app is installed? – Pekka Jul 22 '12 at 09:01
I guess, im interested in what is being shown if my mobile doesnt have skype installed :) Havent played with this. – Andreas Nilsson Jul 22 '12 at 09:07
Thank you! I've been searching "skype button to send add to contact request" – Þaw Feb 17 '17 at 10:02

score 8 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 10 '14 at 12:47

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To turn your skype id into a link so people can add you to their contact list use the following:

<a href="skype:SKYPENAME?add">SKYPENAME</a>

Replacing SKYPENAME with your own of course.

answered Dec 10 '14 at 12:47

DaveAlger

score 6 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 10 '16 at 13:21

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<a href="skype:echo123?call">Call the Skype Echo / Sound Test Service</a>

According to Skype documentation

answered Jul 10 '16 at 13:21

zooblin

score 2 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 26 '19 at 18:37

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You can use <a href="skype:-skype-name-?chat">Start chat</a>

Allowed query parameters:

chat - start a chat

call - start a call

add - add person to the contacts

userinfo - view user's profile

voicemail - leave a voice message

sendfile - send a file

answered Oct 26 '19 at 18:37

Malik Zahid

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