Skype can't connect

[Canaryguy]

Hello,
I'm trying to log in into Skype but I get the message "Skype can't connect" in Ubuntu 14.04 x32. I have logged in using Windows and Android and everything is fine. Skype was also working fine this morning. Anyone having the same problem?

[Todor_Bobev]

I had the same problem, but downloaded skype from their site again (seems to be updated a little) and it now works fine. I am on 12.04 lts if that has any difference.

[Canaryguy]

Thank you Todor_Bobev. I had forgotten that option. I had installed Skype through the Terminal: sudo apt-get install skype

But I downloaded the .deb file from the Skype website and I installed it. Now I can log in.

[Todor_Bobev]

You are welcome, enjoy!

[sergius248]

Thanks, I had he same problem.
I am using Trusty Thur 10.04 (64 bit) with Mate 1.8.0 environment.
I have tried to erase the /.Skype folder as advised somewhere else but did not work. Eventually uninstalled skype using Synaptic Package Manager (although it probably wasn't necessary) and killed the process.
Downloaded the "Debian.7 (multiarch)" distribution .deb package and installed it.
It seems to be working fine now. Still I haven't any clue of why the old package stopped working.

[pierreu1]

I had the same problem, but downloaded skype from their site again (seems to be updated a little) and it now works fine. I am on 12.04 lts if that has any difference.

Hi,

It worked! But,...

I had the same problem after years of using Skype with no real issues. I went on the Skype download website to download the 12.04 multiarch version if you are running that U. version, of course. An upgrade did not work; you must uninstall skype using synaptic (just the main Skype package only). Then, proceeded with the download/save and clicking on the .deb package. Automatically Soft. Center will one. Click install, and even the desktop link worked. Fantastic! Thanks!

[uzoexcel]

same here..i just resolved mine now while following the instructions on this link
http://askubuntu.com/questions/48805...tall-skype-4-3

Hello,
I'm trying to log in into Skype but I get the message "Skype can't connect" in Ubuntu 14.04 x32. I have logged in using Windows and Android and everything is fine. Skype was also working fine this morning. Anyone having the same problem?

[martinr]

See this thread for: how to keep using your old Skype version.