However, you can click on the status icon and select Offline as your status but you won’t be able to send messages or make/receive calls.

Offline: this is when you’re not signed in to Skype.

You can get instant messages and calls though.

Away: this shows your contacts you are signed in but may not be on your computer or desk at the time.

It lights up a green dot with a white checkmark in it that lets your contacts know you are online and they can contact you.

Online: this is the default setting once you’re signed in to Skype.

Here’s what each of these eight types means: There are 8 possible statuses at any one given time on Skype. In order to understand why Skype appears offline, you need to grasp the meaning of the different statuses in the app.

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