How to access settings of new Skype for linux to set proxy?

Question

I am unable to access settings from tools in the new Skype. I am using ubuntu 17.04. I need it to set proxy which it is not automatically set. I have to set proxy along with username and authentication.

Solution

Skype for Linux Beta has a basic support for the system HTTPS proxy.

Configure it via environment property HTTPS_PROXY, using the following format:

https_proxy = http(s)://username:password@hostname:port

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Workaround:

I'm using Skype web version and works fine with proxy setting directly in the browser:

• https://web.skype.com/

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Conclusion: Microsoft blocks the proxy configuration in Linux.

The main motivation for do this it's force companies pay for Skype for Business (SfB).

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UPDATE: Skype for Business Online - End of Life - July 31, 2021

The replacement will be Microsoft Teams in an attempt to fix Skype problems and limitations.

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References:

• https://support.skype.com/en/faq/fa1017/can-i-connect-to-skype-through-a-proxy-server

• https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34656/more-information-about-skype-for-linux-beta

• https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/forum/skype_linux-skype_startms-skype_signms/configure-skype-proxy-on-linux/f7f4eaed-b2c0-47d6-8168-eef7b444b081