Connect a bot to Skype

APPLIES TO: SDK v4

This article describes how to configure a bot already connected to Skype.

Note

As of May 12, 2023 Skype bots are again supported and will be going forward.

Prerequisites

• An Azure subscription. If you don't already have one, create a free account before you begin.
• An existing bot published to Azure and previously connected to Skype.

Configure your bot in Azure

1. Open the Azure portal.
2. Open the Azure Bot resource blade for your bot.
3. Open Channels and select Skype.
4. Use the tabs to configure the channel:
   1. Messaging controls how your bot sends and receives massages in Skype.
   2. Calling controls whether calling is enabled.
   3. Groups controls whether your bot can be added to a group.
   4. Select Save and accept the Terms of Service to connect the Skype channel to your bot.

Test your bot in Skype

1. Open the Azure portal.
2. Open the Azure Bot resource blade for your bot.
3. Open Channels and select the Add to Skype link. An Add Bot to Contacts page will open in your browser.
   1. Review the information on the page.
   2. Select Add to Contacts.
   3. If prompted, sign-in to Skype and select Add to Contacts again.
   4. If prompted, allow the site to open Skype.
4. Skype will open and display a page that describes your bot.
   1. Select Get Started. On the next page, select Send message.
   2. You can now interact with your bot in Skype.

Get a Web control embed code

To embed the bot into your website, you need an embed code. To get your embed code:

1. Go to the Channels blade for your bot resource.
2. Select Get bot embed codes.
3. Azure displays a list of Bot Embed Codes. Copy the embed code for Skype.