QlynkWhy does a Skype link open in the browser?
A Skype invitation link opened from an email usually goes through the browser, which offers to join the call on the web. Qlynk recognizes any skype.com address, including join.skype.com, and prepares it to open in the app. Skype is at the end of its life: Microsoft announced its shutdown in May 2025, so check the state of the service before you use a link.
How to do it with Qlynk
- Copy the Skype invitation address.
- Paste it into Qlynk. With Pro, choose the end of the link.
- Share it, after checking that Skype still works for the people you are inviting.
On iPhone, Qlynk sends the original Skype address: iOS opens the app if it’s installed, with no error message. On Android, the link opens the app, or the web page if the app isn’t installed. On a computer, the page opens as usual.
When is it useful?
- Following up with a client who is still on Skype for a call already scheduled
- Tidying up the old invitation links of a training course
- Keeping a QR code active on an old printed item until you can move it
- Tracking how many people still click an old Skype link
Which Skype links open the app?
| Link type | Example address |
|---|---|
| Call invitation | https://join.skype.com/abcdEFGHijkl |
| Skype page | https://www.skype.com/en/ |
Paste any of these addresses into Qlynk: the short link you get will open Skype on phones.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skype still exist?
Microsoft announced the end of Skype in May 2025. Check Microsoft’s official pages for the current state of the service.
Which addresses are recognized?
Any skype.com address, with or without join. or www., followed by a path.
Can Qlynk help me move to another tool?
Yes. The short link stays the same, and you can change its destination to another video calling tool.