We will be using example user plug-shop so don’t forget to replace it with your own username and also you can adjust HTML markup to your liking. Where needs to be replaced with the Skype username that will be used, and needs to be set as desired action, for example call, profile info, start chat etc. So converted to a real URL in the href attribute of a link it would look like: Call The format for Skype has the following pattern: :? Again, remember that if Skype isn’t running, then the action won’t work. So, according to provided explanation, the operative system installed on the device will launch dialog box for the user to confirm which application should be used to open that kind of links which is obviously Skype. Once the user confirms the Skype app to open this kind of URI, the action will be executed. Of course users who don’t have Skype won’t try to contact you in this way, but maybe some of them will consider installing it. If application isn’t present, browser will launch prompt asking you for application which will handle this request. The Uniformed Resource Identifier (well known mailto) also exist for Skype, but in this case it obviously depends on installed and running Skype client on your device.

Here is a helpful tip on how to create HTML link that starts a Skype callīut beside explanation on how to create HTML link that starts a Skype call we will also cover how to start chat, view profile, or to add to contacts.

How to start a skype call