Following the retirement of Skype, you can still download your leftover chat logs and media files via the official Skype Export Portal until June 15, 2026. However, because Microsoft began permanently deleting inactive database records, your export may only show recent automated or concierge messages if you did not actively migrate your account earlier.
The transition process depends entirely on whether you are migrating to Microsoft Teams or downloading a standalone copy of your history for your own files. Option 1: Migrating History to Microsoft Teams
If you are moving over to Microsoft Teams Free, your standard contacts and recent chat items are intended to sync when you log in using your Skype credentials. If your older conversations are missing from the primary chat feed, users on the Microsoft Tech Community Forums recommend forcing a full sync through these manual steps:
Skype Information not transferring over to Teams : r/MicrosoftTeams
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