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https://support.skype.com/en/faq/fa34807/how-do-i-find-new-contacts-in-skype-on-desktop

Find contacts on Skype by using the search feature. This is a step by step instruction provided by Microsoft on how to add people that you want to chat with. To start with you select the search feature in Skype. You can then type in a persons name, username or email address. From the search results you can select a person and you’ll be taken to a chat window. To perform the searches you will need a copy of Skype.

This is a restricted form of communication as images are blurred and only 10 messages may be sent before the persons approves your chat request.