However, this announcement to remove this feature seems a bit odd. If you’re using an older version of Skype, you’re probably not going to be affected by this and that’s an easy way around it for a while. The new authentication option will be through a Microsoft account. Could this be a tactic to get more users to use Microsoft accounts?
This feature will cease to exist on the 10th of January. From January onwards, you will no longer be able to use your Facebook credentials and a sign in option on Skype. This will officially be implemented in January. Microsoft has decided to take remove Facebook as a login option for Skype. Well, now there’s more news surround Skype. Recently, it was temporarily banned in China and even removed from the Apple Store. The Redmond Giant has advised users to use an online tool for transferring the payment information, Skype Credit and more and also laid out steps to follow to transfer contacts, chat history and more on its support page.The popular messaging application, Skype, is always undergoing many changes. The company also confirms that Skype users with option to login via Facebook will be able to transfer your contacts, Skype Credit, Skype Number and the subscription balance from your Facebook account to the new or an existing Microsoft Account. Currently, using your Facebook account to sign in to Skype is not supported on Skype for Windows 10, the new Skype for Android and iPhone, and the new Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux”. Using a Microsoft Account will enable you to login-in via single sign-in, unlocking all your Microsoft services – including Skype, Office Online, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and more – in one experience, with just one password. Microsoft on its Support page noted: “As we continue to roll out the new Skype, we’re discontinuing the option to login via Facebook in January 2018 and will streamline all Skype logins via your Microsoft account.
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