如果您已经开始使用Skype并且担心自己的隐私,那么本文可能会对您有所帮助。在这篇文章中,我们将讨论一些与群组和视频通话相关的Skype 隐私设置。(Skype Privacy settings)这些是一些简单、易于解决的问题,我们通常倾向于忽略这些问题,却没有意识到它们可能会影响您的视频通话质量和整体用户体验。
Skype 隐私设置
以前,可以在Windows 10(Skype app for Windows 10)的 Skype 应用程序中的一个位置找到所有与隐私相关的设置。但是,随着并发更新的发布,这些年来情况发生了变化。同时,用户可能无法直接选择阻止特定设置。为了讨论它们,我们列出了您可能想要遵循的一些要点。
如何打开 Skype 隐私设置
要打开Skype 隐私(Skype Privacy)设置,请按照以下步骤操作 -
- 在您的计算机上打开Skype应用程序。
- 单击您的个人资料图片。
- 从列表中选择设置。(Settings)
- 转到左侧的联系人选项。(Contacts )
- 展开隐私 (Privacy )设置。
- 根据您的意愿进行更改。
首先,您需要打开Skype 隐私(Skype Privacy)设置以进行任何更改,这就是您应该遵循这些步骤的原因。要开始使用,请在您的计算机上打开Skype应用程序,然后单击您的个人资料图片。它应该显示选项列表,但您需要单击“设置”(Settings)按钮。
或者,您可以单击三点图标,然后也从那里选择“设置”选项。(Settings)打开“设置”(Settings)面板后,您需要访问“联系人(Contacts)”选项卡,您可以在其中找到一个名为“隐私(Privacy)”的选项。如果单击此选项,您可以看到大部分Skype 隐私(Skype Privacy)设置。
现在,您需要完成一些步骤,以便您知道哪个是做什么的。
谁可以在 Skype 上与您联系
根据官方声明,默认隐私(Privacy)设置允许任何Skype用户以最低限制联系其他Skype用户。(Skype)如果您到目前为止尚未进行任何更改,您的任何朋友或家人都可以在Skype上向您发送消息或视频通话请求。
由于采取了安全措施,Skype不会自动连接呼叫,因为它们提供了接受或阻止来自陌生人的消息和呼叫的选项。但是,此设置仅在非联系人列表中的人第一次尝试与您联系时才有效。
提示(TIP):使用Skype 的 VPN 软件(VPN software for Skype)保持私密。
如何在Skype中阻止不需要的呼叫(Skype)
要阻止来自陌生人的Skype呼叫,请按照以下步骤操作 -(Skype)
- 在您的 PC 上打开 Skype 应用程序。
- 单击您的个人资料图片旁边的三点图标。
- 从列表中选择设置。(Settings)
- 转到呼叫 (Calling )选项卡。
- 切换仅允许来自联系人的 Skype 呼叫在此设备上响铃(Only allow Skype calls from contacts to ring on this device)。
让我们详细了解这些步骤。
首先,您需要打开Skype 设置(Skype Settings)窗口。为此,请在您的计算机上打开Skype应用程序,然后单击您的个人资料图片旁边可见的三点图标。在这里您可以看到一个名为Settings的选项。单击此选项后,应出现“设置”(Settings)面板。现在,您需要切换到“通话”(Calling )选项卡,您可以在其中找到一个名为“仅允许来自联系人的 Skype 呼叫在此设备上响铃”(Only allow Skype calls from contacts to ring on this device)的选项。您需要切换相应的按钮。
从现在开始,您的Skype应用程序将不再播放铃声,而是在陌生人呼叫您时显示未接电话。请记住,此设置不会对您的Skype 号码(Skype Number)的呼入电话或语音消息进行任何更改。
如何阻止对Skype 号码的不需要的呼叫(Skype Number)
要阻止对Skype 号码(Skype Number)的不受欢迎的呼叫,请按照下列步骤操作 -
- 打开Skype应用程序并单击您的个人资料图片。
- 选择设置(Settings)并转到帐户和个人资料(Account & Profile)。
- 单击Skype 号码(Skype Number)。
- 切换允许 Skype 阻止不需要的呼叫(Allow Skype to block unwanted calls)选项。
继续阅读以了解有关这些步骤的更多信息。
首先,您需要在 PC 上打开Skype应用程序,然后单击您的个人资料图片。在这里您可以看到一个名为Settings的选项,您需要单击它。之后,单击帐户和个人资料选项卡中的(Account & Profile)Skype 号码(Skype Number)选项。
它应该会打开您的默认浏览器,您可能需要输入登录凭据才能更进一步。之后,您应该会看到一个名为“允许 Skype 阻止不需要的呼叫(Allow Skype to block unwanted calls)”的选项。如果您切换此选项,您将不会收到任何垃圾电话。
下一件事是在Skype搜索结果中可见。默认情况下,当有人通过您用户名的前几个字母进行搜索时, Skype会显示您的个人资料。(Skype)如果您不想让您的个人资料可见,则应遵循以下指南。
如何选择不显示在Skype搜索结果中
要选择不显示在Skype搜索结果中,请按照以下步骤操作 -
- 单击(Click)Skype上的个人资料图片,然后选择设置(Settings)。
- 转到Contacts > Privacy。
- 切换出现在搜索结果中的 (Appear in search results )按钮。
首先,您需要打开Skype应用程序,单击您的个人资料图片,然后选择设置(Settings)。之后,切换到“联系人(Contacts )”选项卡并从那里选择“隐私”。(Privacy)现在,您可以找到一个显示在搜索结果中(Appear in search result)的切换按钮。
您需要将其关闭。
群聊和通话期间Skype 隐私(Skype Privacy)设置会发生什么变化
在隐私设置方面,群(Group)聊和通话可能会有些棘手,但请记住以下几点肯定会对您有所帮助:
- 只有您的 Skype 联系人可以将您添加到群聊中,反之亦然。
- 群聊开始后,您将收到来自群组中添加的每个人的消息,包括不在您的联系人列表中的成员。
- 您无法从您的联系人列表之外的成员接收任何文件。
- 如果群组通话由不在您列表中的某人发起,您将可以选择加入通话,但您不会看到通常的弹出窗口,通知呼入电话。
- 同样,如果某人(不在您的列表中)想要在群组通话/聊天中共享他们的屏幕,您将收到一条通知,要求您接受或拒绝该请求。
这些简单但重要的提示将有助于为您创建更好的Skype体验。
如果您是 Skype 新手,您可能想了解如何设置 Skype(how to set up Skype)并查看这些Skype 登录提示(Skype login tips)。(If you are new to Skype, you might want to see how to set up Skype and check out these Skype login tips too.)
Skype Privacy Settings, Groups and Video Calls
If you have started using Skype and you are concerned about your privacy, this article might be helpful for you. In this poѕt, we are gоing to talk about some Skype Privacy settings relating to group and video call. These are some simple, easy-to-solve issues, which we generally tend to overlook, without realizing that they might be affecting your video call quality and overall user experience.
Skype Privacy Settings
Previously, it was possible to find all the privacy-related settings at one place in the Skype app for Windows 10. However, things have changed over the years with the release of concurrent updates. At the same time, users might not get a direct option to block a specific setting. To talk about them, we have listed some points you might want to follow.
How to open Skype Privacy settings
To open Skype Privacy settings, follow these steps-
- Open the Skype app on your computer.
- Click on your profile picture.
- Select Settings from the list.
- Go to Contacts option on your left-side.
- Expand the Privacy settings.
- Make changes as per your wish.
At first, you need to open the Skype Privacy settings to make any change, and that’s why you should follow these steps. To get started, open the Skype app on your computer and click on your profile picture. It should show a list of options, but you need to click on the Settings button.
Alternatively, you can click on the three-dotted icon, and select the Settings option from there as well. After opening the Settings panel, you need to visit the Contacts tab where you can find an option called Privacy. If you click this option, you can see most of the Skype Privacy settings.
Now, you need to go through some steps so that you can know which one does what.
Who can contact you on Skype
As per the official statement, the default Privacy settings allow any Skype user to contact another Skype user with a minimum limitation. If you haven’t made any changes so far, any of your friends or family members can send you a message or video call request on Skype.
Thanks to the security measures, Skype doesn’t connect the call automatically as they offer an option to accept or block messages and calls from an unknown person. However, this setting works only when the non-contact list person is trying to connect with you for the very first time.
TIP: Use a VPN software for Skype to stay private.
How to block unwanted calls in Skype
To block Skype calls from an unknown person, follow these steps-
- Open the Skype app on your PC.
- Click the three-dotted icon next to your profile picture.
- Select Settings from the list.
- Go to the Calling tab.
- Toggle Only allow Skype calls from contacts to ring on this device.
Let’s get into details to know more about the steps.
At first, you need to open the Skype Settings window. For that, open the Skype app on your computer and click on the three-dotted icon that is visible next to your profile picture. Here you can see an option called Settings. After clicking on this option, the Settings panel should appear. Now, you need to switch to the Calling tab, where you can find an option called Only allow Skype calls from contacts to ring on this device. You need to toggle the corresponding button.
From now onward, your Skype app won’t play the ringtone, and instead, it will show a missed call when an unknown person calls you. Please keep in mind that this setting doesn’t make any changes in inbound calls or voice messages to your Skype Number.
How to block unwanted calls to Skype Number
To block unwanted calls to Skype Number, follow these steps-
- Open Skype app and click on your profile picture.
- Select Settings and go to Account & Profile.
- Click on the Skype Number.
- Toggle Allow Skype to block unwanted calls option.
Read on to know more about these steps.
At first, you need to open the Skype app on your PC and click on your profile picture. Here you can see an option called Settings, and you need to click on it. After that, click on the Skype Number option in Account & Profile tab.
It should open your default browser, and you may have to enter your login credentials to go further. After that, you should see an option called Allow Skype to block unwanted calls. If you toggle this option, you won’t receive any spam calls.
The next thing is being visible in the Skype search result. By default, Skype shows your profile when someone searches by the first few letters of your username or so. If you do not want to make your profile visible, you should follow the following guide.
How to opt-out of being visible in Skype search result
To opt-out of being visible in Skype search result, follow these steps-
- Click on the profile picture on Skype and select Settings.
- Go to Contacts > Privacy.
- Toggle Appear in search results button.
To get started, you need to open the Skype app, click on your profile picture, and select Settings. After that, switch to the Contacts tab and select Privacy from there. Now, you can find a toggle button saying Appear in search result.
You need to turn it off.
What happens to the Skype Privacy settings during group chats and calls
Group chats and calls can be a little tricky when it comes to privacy settings, but keeping in mind the following points will surely help you:
- Only your Skype Contacts can add you to a group chat and vice versa.
- Once the group chat starts, you will receive messages from everyone added in the group, including members who are not on your contact list.
- You cannot receive any files from members outside your contact list.
- If a group call is initiated by someone, not on your list, you will get the option to join the call, but you won’t see the usual pop-up, notifying an inbound call.
- Similarly, if someone (who isn’t on your list) wants to share their screen in the group call/chat, you will receive a notification asking you to accept or decline the request.
These simple, yet essential tips will help in creating a better Skype experience for you.
If you are new to Skype, you might want to see how to set up Skype and check out these Skype login tips too.