Normally, Skype is designed to run only one instance per user on a computer. This means if you want to be logged into two different Skype accounts simultaneously, it's not straightforward. Skype stores its user data, including login information and chat history, in a specific directory.
THE SOLUTION: SEPARATE DATA DIRECTORIES
The trick to running multiple Skype instances is to tell each instance to use a different data directory. This prevents them from conflicting with each other. For Linux users, Skype typically saves its data in a hidden directory named .Skype
within your home folder (~
).
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE (LINUX BASH TERMINAL)
This method involves using the command line to prepare a new data directory and then launch a second Skype instance pointing to it.
Open Your Terminal: Access your bash terminal (often by pressing
Ctrl + Alt + T
).Navigate to Your Home Directory: Type
cd
and press Enter. This command changes your current directory to your home directory, where the.Skype
folder is usually located.Create a New Data Directory: You'll need a new, empty folder for the second Skype instance's data. For example, to create
.Skype2
, type:mkdir .Skype2
Press Enter.Launch the Second Skype Session: Now, tell Skype to open using this new data directory. Type the following command and press Enter:
skype --dbpath=~/.Skype2 &
The&
at the end means the command will run in the background, so you can continue using your terminal.
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