Error: "That Microsoft account doesn't exist" when signing in to Skype


Symptoms

You receive the following message when attempting to sign in to Skype:

That Microsoft account doesn't exist. Enter a different email address or get a new account.

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Cause

The Skype software was unable to find a Microsoft account matching the email address you typed.

Resolution

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Use the full email address for your Microsoft account as the username. If you have questions about your Microsoft account, please contact Microsoft.

If you are attempting to sign in to TTU Unified Communications, you must use the Skype for Business software rather than the consumer version of Skype.


OUTCOME

You will be able to sign in to Skype.