How to run skype at boot time?

Question

I use Ubuntu 11.10 and I have to start skype manually every time I log on. Is there a way to run automatically run skype at boot time? I prefer GUI but console is ok too.

Solution 1

Click on the cog well on the top right corner of your screen and choose Startup Applications..., click on Add and on the name field write Skype, on the command field write skype.

Log off and back in and skype should be loaded.

Solution 2

On Ubuntu 14.04 you can enter 'startup' in the dash, select 'Startup Applications', click add and enter

Name: Skype
Command: skype

make sure that the command is lowercase.

Solution 3

If you are using Lubuntu, you need to follow these steps: https://superuser.com/questions/146457/how-do-i-add-startup-applications-in-lubuntu-lxde

sudo cp /usr/share/applications/skype.desktop ~/.config/autostart

or symlink it.

Comments

[Shajee Lawrence]

Does that do it at boot time, or log-in time for all users, or log-in time for just the current user?

[Bruno Pereira]

Login time for current user... Why would anyone want their Skype account started when another user logins or even when your computer starts?