Mac

• 1). Sign into Skype.
  
  
• 2). Click "Skype" and then "Preferences" from the top menu bar.
  
  
• 3). Select the "Privacy" tab for Skype 5.0 and above, or the "Chats" tab for Skype 4.2 and below.
  
  
• 4). Navigate to the section labeled "Save Conversation History" in Skype 5.0 and above, or the section labeled "Keep Chat History" in Skype 4.2 or below.
  
  
• 5). Use the drop-down menu to indicate how long you would like to archive your Skype messages.
  
  

Windows

• 1). Sign into Skype.
  
  
• 2). Select "Skype" and then "Privacy" from the main menu.
  
  
• 3). Navigate to the privacy settings and the "Keep History For" section.
  
  
• 4). Use the drop-down menu to indicate how long you would like to archive your Skype messages.