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Accessing existing Skype password

ttenneb · 2014-03-21 20:13:58

I had to uninstall Skype from my phone and began to reinstall it. I have the desktop version and also on Google Nexus. When I attempted to log in on the newly installed app on the phone I needed the password. But I couldn't locate it anywhere. Tried Security - Options in Firefox Tools but every other password showed but…

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21-03-2014 9:13pm

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ttenneb

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I had to uninstall Skype from my phone and began to reinstall it. I have the desktop version and also on Google Nexus. When I attempted to log in on the newly installed app on the phone I needed the password. But I couldn't locate it anywhere. Tried Security - Options in Firefox Tools but every other password showed but Skype. Is there a way to retrieve it without applying for a new one?

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#2 21-03-2014 9:25pm
CaSCaDe711

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Surely if you have a Skype account you can easily get them to email you to reset it (can't access account / forgot password / etc).

OR, open and login on the desktop pc, and then use the very same password on your phone ?

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#3 23-03-2014 1:35pm
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https://login.skype.com/recovery?setlang=en&intsrc=client|forgot-pword

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#4 29-03-2014 9:13pm
ttenneb

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Eventually found password. Thanks for help

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