Overview

Porting your Skype phone numbers to OpenPhone has unique requirements, including using a standard PIN (0000) and providing your SkypeID as the account number. Skype’s porting process typically completes faster than traditional carriers, usually within 5-7 business days.

Before you begin

Supported number types

  • Local US phone numbers
  • Canadian phone numbers
  • North American toll-free numbers

Requirements

  • Active Skype account with the numbers you want to port
  • Valid service address (US address for US numbers, Canadian for Canadian numbers)
  • Workspace owner or admin access in OpenPhone
  • Desktop or web version of OpenPhone for submitting the port request

Information needed from Skype

RequirementDetailsSteps
PIN4 digitsEnter 0000 as your OpenPhone port-in PIN
Account number10 digits (typically the main company number)NOTE: The account number will be the business phone number OR the SkypeID

Finding your SkypeID:
• On the Skype website: click on profile picture → SkypeID is displayed
• In the Skype mobile app: tap on profile picture → SkypeID is displayed
• On Skype desktop: click on profile picture → SkypeID is displayed
Service addressService address must be either physical US address (for US numbers) or a Canadian address (for Canadian numbers)If you have a different address, contact Skype to update the service address on their records
Double-check to ensure every detail is correct to prevent delays
Account statusAccount must be active and in good standingYou may find Skype Support contact info in your account or dashboard
Bill statementA recent bill statement is required to verify your account details during portingTake a screenshot, picture or download the PDF version

Important considerations

  • Use 0000 as your PIN for all Skype port requests
  • Your service address must match the country of your phone number
  • The account number can be either your phone number or SkypeID
  • Ensure your Skype account is active and in good standing
  • Do not cancel your Skype service until the port is complete

Steps to port from Skype

  1. Verify service address → Ensure your address matches the country of your number
  2. Locate your SkypeID → Find it in your Skype profile on any platform
  3. Confirm account status → Verify your Skype account is active
  4. Download recent bill → Save a PDF or screenshot for verification
  5. Submit port request → Follow our step-by-step porting guide
Use 0000 as your PIN when filling out the port request form. This is the standard PIN for all Skype number ports.

FAQs

Need help?

Our porting specialists are here to assist you throughout the process.
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