Skype on Ubuntu 24.04: Install Guide

Rebecca Williams

February 25, 2025

Chatting on Ubuntu 24.04 is seamless with Skype, a free, trusted app for video and voice calls.

In 2025, Ubuntu users can install this Microsoft gem to connect with friends, family, or colleagues worldwide.

With a slick interface and broad compatibility, Skype remains a top pick over a decade after its Linux debut.

This guide walks you through setting it up on Ubuntu 24.04, so let’s get started.

How to Install Skype on Ubuntu 24.04

Choose your method to install Skype, all verified for Ubuntu 24.04:

Method 1: Install via Official DEB (Recommended)

Download the latest .deb package from skype.com/en/get-skype/ (e.g., skypeforlinux-8.114.0.214-1_amd64.deb as of Feb 2025).
Open your terminal, navigate to Downloads:
```
cd ~/Downloads
```
Install the .deb package:
```
sudo apt install ./skypeforlinux-8.114.0.214-1_amd64.deb
```
(Replace with your downloaded version)
Launch it from your applications menu, or type:
```
skypeforlinux
```
Sign in with your Microsoft or Skype account.

Method 2: Install via Snap

Open your terminal.
Install Skype with Snap:
```
sudo snap install skype --classic
```
Launch it from your applications menu, or type:
```
skype
```
Log in to start chatting.

Method 3: Install via Flatpak

Open your terminal.
Install Flatpak if needed:
```
sudo apt install flatpak
```

Add the Flathub repository:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Install Skype:

flatpak install flathub com.skype.Client

Launch it:
```
flatpak run com.skype.Client
```
Sign in with your account.

Tip: DEB offers direct updates from Microsoft (8.114.0.214 as of Feb 2025), Snap and Flatpak provide easy installs with sandboxing, all work flawlessly on 24.04.

What Makes Skype Special

Skype, launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011, is a free communication app famous for video and voice calls. With millions of users, it’s a versatile choice for Ubuntu 24.04: