How to Install Skype for Linux in Ubuntu 16.04 Via Console only?

Question

I use Ubuntu 16.04

I want to install Skype for Linux through the console.

Is it possible?

If I try to install via Software Installer, it closes automatically.

Answer 1

Skype for Linux

You can download Skype on official website. They have two versions: DEB and RPM. Link to download - Skype for Linux

Install Skype for Linux on Debian/Ubuntu via console

1. Install apt-transport-https:

   sudo apt install apt-transport-https
   

2. Download key GPG key:

   curl https://repo.skype.com/data/SKYPE-GPG-KEY | sudo apt-key add -
   

3. Add Skype to the list of Apt repositories:

   echo "deb https://repo.skype.com/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/skypeforlinux.list
   

4. Install Skype for Linux:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install skypeforlinux