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How to Install Skype on Arch Linux - DesignLinux

May 29 2020
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Skype is a very popular chat application from Microsoft that allows you to chat and connect with your friends, colleagues and loved ones using free HD video and voice calls at absolutely no cost at all. At the time of writing this guide, the latest version of Skype for Linux is 8.56.0.103. Without much further ado, let’s dive in.

Step 1: Update Arch Linux

Log in to your Arch Linux system as a sudo user and update the system using the command shown.

$ sudo pacman -Syy
Update Arch Linux Packages

Update Arch Linux Packages

Step 2: Clone Skype for Linux Binary File

The AUR repository provides a binary package for Skype. Using git command, proceed and clone the Skype AUR package using the command shown.

$ sudo git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/skypeforlinux-stable-bin.git
Clone Skype in Arch Linux

Clone Skype in Arch Linux

Step 3: Build the Skype AUR Package in Arch Linux

Before building the package, you need to change permissions for the cloned skypeforlinux directory from root to the sudo owner. So run the command.

$ sudo chown -R tecmint:users skypeforlinux-stable-bin
Change Permission on Skype Directory

Change Permission on Skype Directory

To build the Skype package, navigate into the folder.

$ cd skypeforlinux-stable-bin

Now build the Skype AUR package using the command.

$ makepkg -si
Build Skype in Arch Linux

Build Skype in Arch Linux

Type Y to proceed with the installation process and hit ENTER each time when prompted to install all the packages. This will take a bit of time, so you can relax as the installation goes on or grab a cup of tea.

Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation of Skype by running the command.

$ sudo pacman -Q
Verify Skype Installation on Arch Linux

Verify Skype Installation on Arch Linux

We can see from the output that we have installed the latest version of Skype which is version 8.56.0.103-1. To display more information about the package run.

$ sudo pacman -Qi
Check Skype Version Info

Check Skype Version Info

The command gives you a whole lot of information such as the version, architecture, build date, install date and installed size to mention just a few.

Step 4: Starting Skype in Arch Linux

To launch skype, simply type the command skypeforlinux on the terminal.

$ skypeforlinux
Start Skype in Arch Linux

Start Skype in Arch Linux

The Skype pop-up will appear and after hitting the “Let’s Go” button, you will be prompted for the login credentials.

Skype Running on Arch Linux

Skype Running on Arch Linux

Upon providing your login credentials, you will be good to go! And this wraps up our short guide on how you can install the latest version of Skype on Arch Linux.

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