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How can I run two Skype accounts on the same Ubuntu?

rated 0 times [ 25] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 36960 / 1 Year ago, tue, january 24, 2023, 12:02:23

It is possible if I use Windows. Can I do the same thing in Ubuntu ?

In windows all I have to do is :

In the Run window, enter the following command (include the quotes) and press OK:

"C:Program FilesSkypePhoneSkype.exe" /secondary

I know you can use pidgin or empathy but I want to do this feature using the official Skype account.

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answered 1 Year ago allally · Accepted Answer

I am using Ubuntu 17.04 and have Skype beta version 5.4.0.1. and I could not run the second instance via terminal using the skype --secondary command.

The new skype application is now called skypeforlinux, therefore I used this command:

$ skypeforlinux --secondary

If skypeforlinux is not found you can try using the full path:

$ /usr/bin/skypeforlinux --secondary

If you don't see the skypeforlinux application in /usr/bin/ directory, then it is probably not installed correctly on your machine.

Hope this helps you on newer versions of Skype.