Where Does Skype for Business Save Conversations?

When you need to retrieve your Skype for Business conversations, it's essential to know where they are saved and how to access them. In this article, we'll explore the location of your Skype conversations and provide step-by-step instructions on how to export and download them.

Skype for Business saves its conversations in various formats, including files and chat history. By default, these files are downloaded to your computer's Downloads folder. To locate them, follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt: Press the Windows + r keys on your keyboard to open the Run window. Type 'cmd' and press Enter.

2. Navigate to the Downloads folder: Use the 'change directory' (CD) command to navigate to the Downloads folder. For example, type 'cd downloads' and press Enter.

Once you're in the Downloads folder, you can find your Skype conversations in a tar export file. To extract these files, you'll need an additional application that can handle tar archives.

When you export your Skype conversations, you can choose to download specific types of data, such as messages, media, or both. Here's how to do it:

1. Sign in to the Export page: Go to the Export page and sign in with your Microsoft account.

2. Select the option to download: Choose whether you want to download your Conversations, Files, or both.

3. Wait for the export process to complete: Skype will generate a zip file containing your exported data. You can track the status of your export on the Available Exports page.

Once the export is complete, you'll receive an email with a link to download your files. Click on this link to access your downloaded messages and media.

In addition to downloading individual conversations, you can also use Skype's built-in features to remove or delete instant messages or clear entire conversations. To learn more about these options, check out our article on how to remove an instant message or delete or clear a conversation.

Remember that exported files are only available for a limited time in Skype. Learn more about how long files and data are available in Skype to ensure you don't miss your chance to download important messages and media.

Where does skype for business save conversations