The steps differ slightly depending on how you installed the programfrom the Microsoft Storeor throughSkype.com.
choose the three-dotted menu (it’s located next to your name on the main page).
For the standard program, toggleAutomatically start Skypeto the off position (the button will turn grey).
Exit any remaining open options screens.
The first and easiest method is to do so from the Dock.
Go to the Dock and right-click theSkypeicon.
SelectOpen at Loginto remove the checkmark.
The other way is to remove it from the list of startup items in System Preferences.
Go to theLogin Itemstab.
choose the minus/remove button (it’s located at the bottom of the screen).
