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This article was produced during Gadget Hacks' special coverage on texting, instant messaging, calling, and audio/video chatting with your smartphone. So if you want to game the system and try to show up at the top of other people's lists, you'll want to start your display name with an "A." You can add special characters to the front of your name (e.g., ~Name), but this will cause your name to appear at the very bottom. Keep in mind that Skype's contacts list is alphabetized. Don't Miss: Record Video & Audio Calls on Skype for iPhone or AndroidĬhanging your Skype display name couldn't be any easier to do - simply head to the "Chats" tab within the app to get started, then hit your avatar along the top of the screen and select "Settings." After doing so, tap on "Account & Profile" within the app's settings.Of course, we'll have to leave it up to you to come up with a catchy name, though we can at least show you how the process works for both Android and iPhones. While you can't change your Skype username without having to create a whole new account, you have the ability to change your display name to something more unique to help ensure you don't get lost in someone's contact list. Knowing that, you might want to change your Skype display name to set yourself apart. The same goes for your loved ones and colleagues, especially if you have a common name like Jennifer or John.
Your Skype contact list might contain a sea of names that make it tough to find a specific person you're trying to reach.
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