Your Skype status lets you inform your contacts about your availability.
Or maybe you want to hide your online presence but continue to receive calls and messages.
In that case, set your status toInvisible.
But sometimes Skype seems to have a will of its own.
Many users complained the app changes the status automatically.
Whats even worse is that Skype often selects exactly the opposite status youd want to use.
When you want to be invisible, the app makes you active again.
Obviously, this is very frustrating so lets see how you’re free to quickly troubleshoot this issue.
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How Do I Stop Skype From Changing Status Automatically?
Quick Fixes
We said it before but well say it again.
If youre running outdated Skype versions, certain features may not work properly.
Before you dive into the troubleshooting methods below, be sure toupdate the app.
Hit theUpdatebutton to download and set up the latest version of Skype.
Many of these apps have a dedicated setting that allows them to control your Skype status.
you gotta disable this option.
For example, Jabra Direct has an option called Update presence in softphones.
Disable this feature and your Skype status should stay put.
The same goes for Plantronics Hub.
The app helps you to control your Bluetooth headset but has a setting called Aware for Microsoft.
If its on, the app makes you available on Skype every time you use your headset.
After five more minutes, the app automatically changes the status toAway.
So, do check your parameters.
Does this Skype status problem still persist?
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
Conclusion
Third-party apps may automatically change your Skype status when youre actively using them.
Check your prefs to prevent them from updating your Skype status.
