India, Feb. 28 -- Microsoft has announced that it will officially shut down Skype in May, replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers.

Existing Skype users will be able to log in to Microsoft Teams using their current credentials. Their message history, group chats, and contacts will be automatically available in Teams without the need to create a new account. For those who prefer to leave the platform, Microsoft is also offering an option to export their data.

Jeff Teper, president of Microsoft 365 collaborative apps and platforms, reassured users in an interview with The Verge, stating that Skype users will have full control over their transition.

"They can migrate their conversation history and their contacts...