How To Install Skype on Ubuntu 20.04

In this tutorial we learn how to install Skype on Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa). We learn to install Skype using dpkg and apt command.

Introduction  

In this tutorial we learn how to install Skype on Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa)

Skype is a chat and call application that allow millions of people to connect with each other on a daily basis.

Several important features of Skype:

• Audio and HD Video Calling
• Smart Messaging
• Screen sharing
• Call Recording and Live Subtitles
• Call Phones (with affordable pricing
• Private conversation

You can read more details about Skype features, on Skype website.

Prerequisites  

• Sudo access to Ubuntu Linux 20.04 (Focal Fossa). Variant of Ubuntu like Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu should also work with this tutorial

Install Skype From Deb Package  

There are two methods to install skype. The first one is by downloading a .deb package. This section will teach you how to do this method.

Step 1 – Download Skype .deb package  

Download Skype .deb package using wget. You can use the command below.

wget -c https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.deb
```bash

### Step 2 – Install Skype Using dpkg {#h-step-2-install-skype-using-dpkg}

Install the downloaded package using the command below.

```bash
sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb

This will fail due to unsatisfied dependencies.

Step 3 – Install Skype Dependencies  

Run the command below to let apt finish the installation by installing Skype package dependencies.

sudo apt-get install -f
```bash

Skype installed you can choose from desktop or you can run from the command line using the command below.

```bash
skypeforlinux

Install Skype From Repository  

Another method to install Skype is by installing it from Skype repository.

Step 1 – Add Skype GPG Public Key  

Add Skype GPG Public Key. This will be used by apt to verify the package downloaded by it is not corrupted.

curl -s https://repo.skype.com/data/SKYPE-GPG-KEY | sudo apt-key add -
```bash

### Step 2 – Create Skype Repository File {#h-step-2-create-skype-repository-file}

Create new file named `skype-stable.list` in `/etc/apt/sources.list.d/` using command below.

```bash
echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://repo.skype.com/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/skype-stable.list

Step 3 – Update apt database  

sudo apt-get update
```bash

### Install Skype Package {#h-install-skype-package}

Install Skype package using the command below.

```bash
sudo apt-get install skypeforlinux

Summary  

In this tutorial we learn how to install Skype on Ubuntu 20.04. We learn two methods to install Skype on Ubuntu.

The first method is installing the .deb package directly. The second method is installing Skype from repository.

I hope this tutorial will enable you to communicate to your family, friends, co-workers, using Skype.