How to Install and Uninstall Skype on Ubuntu 18.04
Due to Covid-19, Skype is now becoming one of the most popular communication applications in the world. It is a cross-platform app, which means you can use this one on Windows, macOS or Linux. You can use Skype for instant messaging, file transfer, making calls are more.
This guide provides two ways to install skype linux and a way to uninstall skype ubuntu completely. Choose the installation method that you think it is easy for you :).
Use Snaps to Install Skype on Ubuntu 18.04
Snaps are pre-configured software packages that are easy to build and deploy. They are safe to use and auto-update. They also work on all major Linux systems without modification because their dependencies are bundled. Microsoft also distributes and supports Skype as a snap package.
To install Skype on Ubuntu 18.04 using Snap we need to Open Your Terminal (or Ctrl+Alt+T) and run the following commands:
sudo snap install skype --classicIf you get this message, it means you have installed Skype completely. 
Install Skype Deb Ubuntu
Using the skype deb package to install is a way to get skype for ubuntu, it helps you get the newest version, which has many features. But it may be hard if you are new to Ubuntu, follow this step-by-step guide, you can install it very, very easily.
Option 1: Using Ubuntu GUI
Install skype ubuntu using gui is very easy for beginner Ubuntu users.
Step 1: Go to Skype Download Center
To install Skype, we need go to Skype Download Center
Step 2: Choose Linux Skype
Choose Get Skype for Linux DEB option to download app
Step 3: Go to downloaded folder
Go to downloaded folder and follow below steps
Step 4: Install software
We need to right-click and choose Open with Software Install
Step 5: Start Skype installation
Follow it’s steps to Install Skype Linux<
Option 2: Using Command Line
Install Skype Linux using command line is faster than traditional ways and it is often for advance users.
Step 1: Download the lastest version
Open your Terminal Emulator (or Ctrl+Alt+T) and download the lastest .deb Skype
wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.debStep 2: Install with dpkg
Use dpkg to install downloaded file
sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb
Uninstall Skype Ubuntu
In some cases, you want to uninstall Skype Linux on your machine. You can follow this:
Option 1: Uninstall Skype Linux installed by Snap
Snap provides you ways to install packages and it also help you to uninstall Skype Linux completely with one command:
sudo snap remove skype
Option 2: Uninstall Skype App installed by DEB Package
To uninstall, please run this command:
sudo apt-get --purge remove skypeforlinuxConclusion
In this post, I’ve shown you How to install Skype on 18.04 Ubuntu and ways to uninstall Skype when you need. Don’t forget to leave a comment below if you want :)
