Make a Conference Call Over a PC

Making multiple calls throughout the day can be a time-consuming task. If you're repeating the same information to each person, you may want to reduce the amount of time you're spending on the phone. To increase your productivity level, learn how to make a conference call over a PC.

1. Sign up for a Skype account with a valid email address. (Follow the link in Resources.) Select the "Download" tab and click the green "Download Skype" button. You'll be immediately directed to a web page to begin the download process.
   

2. Choose the correct version of Skype to be downloaded onto your computer system. There are versions available for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Windows Mobile and a few other operating systems. After selecting the correct version of Skype, click the corresponding link.

3. Read the information presented on the download page to learn more about Skype and how it will function on your computer. Once you're ready to start the process, click the "Download" link. A pop-up window will appear for you to save the file. Install and then run the application on your computer system. Doing this will successfully place the Skype application on your current computer.

4. Click the "Don't Have a Skype Name" link on the Skype "Welcome" screen. You'll be prompted to enter necessary details, such as your full name, a new Skype name and a password. Read the terms and conditions check the box. Select the "Next" button to move through the rest of the registration process and completely fill out the requested details.

5. Sign into your newly created Skype account to start making conference calls on your PC. Click the "Call Phones" tab in the Skype application and begin entering the first phone number you'd like to call. Once someone has answered the call, start connecting other parties to this initial call. You can do this by clicking the "Add People" button listed at the top of the page. It will open a pop-up box containing existing contacts. If you don't have contacts already listed, you're able to manually insert the number you'd like to conference