Participate in a Conference Call
You can have up to 50 participants on an audio conference call, including yourself. The maximum number of video streams you can have on a call varies depending on the platform and device you use. The other participants need to be in your contacts list, so make sure you add them before you initiate the call. People who don’t have Skype can join the group call using the app’s web client. In this case, they join as a visitor, and no login is needed. Before starting any conference call, make sure you have a stable internet connection, the latest version of Skype, and a working microphone.
How to Start a Group Call on Skype
Here’s how to start a new group call on Skype for both desktop and mobile platforms: As contacts accept your call and join the conference, the color of their icons changes to bright green, as is always the case during calls. You can tell who’s talking during the call by the light halo that appears around their name and icon. You can add more people to your group call once it’s started. Just select the Add button. You can also reconnect someone who was accidentally dropped during the call.
How to Start a Group Call on Skype Meet Now
Skype Meet Now lets you use Skype without an account or the app. You can invite participants using a unique URL. Attendees can join using Skype on the Web or a mobile app.
Other Things You Can Do in a Skype Group Call
Skype has a few other perks for people using its group call feature, including:
Call recording: You can save your group calls for later reviews and note-taking. Skype stores recordings for up to 30 days. Blurred backgrounds: Skype lets you turn on background blurring, for those days when your office or home is a mess, and you don’t want your co-workers to see. Screen sharing: You can easily share presentations, work materials, and more during group calls.
