have to sign in every time launch Skype for Linux

andrewysk · 02-01-2021, 08:19 AM

I have the same problem on my linux skype ever since installation, just don't have the mood to solve all these minor linux problem.

Finally, i can't stand it anymore, looked in google.. found only this:

A lot of ppl having same problem on skype, but in skype forum, mostly were using windows os.

This below is skype in ubuntu issue.
I am using Arch based linux, does that apply to me as well ? gnome-keyring ? in Arch linux ?

Anybody know what's the problem? why everytime i launch skype, i have to type in my user name and password even when i didn't log it out previously ?

**The funny thing is, when i launched skype, i saw it open and was in my skype account (i can see my contact list and last messages) for a brief moment, before it got out into login page of skype.

Code:

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34903/why-do-i-have-to-sign-in-every-time-i-launch-skype-for-linux

Code:

Why do I have to sign in every time I launch Skype for Linux?

After closing Skype and selecting to remember your account and settings, you may still be prompted to enter your username and password when you launch Skype for Linux again. 

To help with this issue, please verify that your keychain is properly configured or you can install gnome-keyring from your package repository in case it is missing.

frankbell · 02-01-2021, 07:45 PM

Once you sign in, does Skype remember your login until you close and exit the application?

Frankly, I consider having to sign in when I launch an application anew to be a feature, not a bug. But that just me.

lovemeslk · 02-01-2021, 08:39 PM

You need to delete your you ~/home/.config/skypeforlinux
corrupt DB problem or permissions problem.
Also you want to keep your /tmp clean of .skype* files.
Here is a script I use to install skype on 14.2 and 14.2+
Checks for latest and installs it.

andrewysk · 02-02-2021, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbell

Once you sign in, does Skype remember your login until you close and exit the application?

Frankly, I consider having to sign in when I launch an application anew to be a feature, not a bug. But that just me.

Yes, it remembers me until i restart. Well, if it is a safety feature, at least it should let me able to decide what should i do with my login.

andrewysk · 02-02-2021, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovemeslk

You need to delete your you ~/home/.config/skypeforlinux
corrupt DB problem or permissions problem.
Also you want to keep your /tmp clean of .skype* files.
Here is a script I use to install skype on 14.2 and 14.2+
Checks for latest and installs it.

Thanks.. What you said is logical.. have you also encounter the same problem with skype before ?

andrewysk · 02-02-2021, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovemeslk

You need to delete your you ~/home/.config/skypeforlinux
corrupt DB problem or permissions problem.
Also you want to keep your /tmp clean of .skype* files.
Here is a script I use to install skype on 14.2 and 14.2+
Checks for latest and installs it.

I have deleted

Code:

~/home/.config/skypeforlinux

but skype still behave the same
Can't find any skype related folder in /tmp

How to use the script that you attached ?
From the skype website, i can see there is a newer version than what i have, but in arch repo, my current version is still the only "latest" version.

Mike_Walsh · 02-02-2021, 07:39 PM

If you must blame someone, blame MyCrudSoft.

The old, Qt4-based pre-M$ client used to remember your login details between sessions. M$ made the conscious decision to NOT allow login details to be remembered with the newer, Electron-based SkypeForLinux 'Preview'. As Frank says, many folks consider this to be a welcome security feature, NOT an 'issue' at all.

(I'll let you into a little secret. I've been re-packaging this into a 'portable' app for the Puppy Linux community for a while now.....the only item that actually changes between releases is the contents of the /usr/share/skypeforlinux directory. Everything else remains the same.)

I would guess that if anything 'remembers' log-in details between sessions, it will be the system-based 'keychain' item. This will probably be what needs setting-up correctly.

Mike.

lovemeslk · 02-02-2021, 07:41 PM

OK I get what is going on in slackware kde it is a gpg thing.

Code:

 KDE4 and KDE5 skype and Kwallet asking for password.
 We want at least blow fish. Because skype encrypted sqlite is very basic.
 if you do not want to type your name all the time and keep it incrypted.
 KDE4 create a another wallet name it. Suggestion "skype" when prompted click blowfish. when asked for password do not type one in.
 It will then complain are you sure and click yes. now set that wallet to default. 
 Or "rm -rf ~/.kde/share/apps/kwallet"  next time you run select blowfish and leave password empty.
 It will then complain are you sure and click yes. 
 
 KDE5 create a another wallet name it. Suggestion "skype" when promted click blowfish. when asked for password do not type one in.
 It will then complain are you sure and click yes. now set that wallet to default. 
  [More info on Kwallet](https://utils.kde.org/projects/kwalletmanager/)

check this thread https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...ng-4175619194/

check this thread https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...ng-4175619194/

andrewysk · 02-03-2021, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_Walsh

(I'll let you into a little secret. I've been re-packaging this into a 'portable' app for the Puppy Linux community for a while now.....the only item that actually changes between releases is the contents of the /usr/share/skypeforlinux directory. Everything else remains the same.)

I would guess that if anything 'remembers' log-in details between sessions, it will be the system-based 'keychain' item. This will probably be what needs setting-up correctly.

Mike.

Hii, Just side branching a bit.
Portable app is easy to use, i like that. But i don't know if a portable app runs on all linux distro ? or each linux distro require a slightly modified portable app?
I have not use a linux portable app that require login.. so i have no idea if portable app is capable to remember login.
If there is a pre modified login version of skype that is portable, do you think i can use it to run on arch based linux (without having to enter login info each time)

ondoho · 02-04-2021, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewysk

This below is skype in ubuntu issue.
I am using Arch based linux, does that apply to me as well ? gnome-keyring ? in Arch linux ?

Yes.

andrewysk · 02-11-2021, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ondoho

Yes
Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewysk View Post
This below is skype in ubuntu issue.
I am using Arch based linux, does that apply to me as well ? gnome-keyring ? in Arch linux ?

Well, i don't have keyring

Code:

$ pacman -Q gnome-keyring
error: package 'gnome-keyring' was not found

What should i do now ?
I still don't know how to go about fixing this skype login issue.
Just posted this problem onto microsoft skype forum.
Waiting.

computersavvy · 02-11-2021, 10:36 AM

I don't consider the need to sign in again the next time I open skype to be an issue, but rather a benefit.

Consider these situations:
A multi-user system with skype remaining signed in. Potentially anyone who is signed in may be able to access that connection.

2 systems that had a skype connection some time past. Neither has signed out or rebooted. Potentially someone on one end could access the other without permission since the connection is already there.

I last used skype, but now I let a friend/family member/other use my PC using my account. They open skype and have an already signed in connection so they can masquerade as me as long as they wish doing whatever they choose.

Leaving skype signed in, even on a home pc, would be similar to signing in to a web site and telling it to keep you signed in. Think paypal! The next person on that pc would have access to your account!!!

Personally I would rather err on the side of security rather than convenience.

ondoho · 02-12-2021, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewysk

What should i do now ?

Install it?
Search the archwiki for instructions?

andrewysk · 02-15-2021, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computersavvy

I don't consider the need to sign in again the next time I open skype to be an issue, but rather a benefit.
Leaving skype signed in, even on a home pc, would be similar to signing in to a web site and telling it to keep you signed in. Think paypal! The next person on that pc would have access to your account!!!

Personally I would rather err on the side of security rather than convenience.

Yes, I totally agreed with what you said. The problem is I am lazy, without password and username there, i would have to look it up for password in my notebook.
That is really a hassle, i got dozen of different password that i can't remember.

Sometime i just too lazy to look it up (just can't remember it, password has become longer and more complicated over the time), hence defeat the purpose of install skype.

I would said it is not a norm for a user to lend pc to other people, to let other people to impersonate to occur.. At least should "close the session", let them have guest acc to use instead.

I personally believe, Skype should be design in such that, if the user need to lend the pc to other people or not around in office environment, they should press the "sign out" or "quit" on skype. Just like all other program, telegram, email,.... **anyway, skype by itself is not safe , it is a spyware.. i won't use skype for anything other than non sensitive thing.

Note:
This skype will remember (definately should) my acc as long as i keep it opened.
As long as i shut skype down or any other such that action (such as reboot, not tried with session logout-but i believe it will), i will have to enter username and password.
"Suspend to ram" will remember the password.

evo2 · 02-16-2021, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computersavvy

Consider these situations:
A multi-user system with skype remaining signed in. Potentially anyone who is signed in may be able to access that connection.

2 systems that had a skype connection some time past. Neither has signed out or rebooted.

So you're happy stay logged into your desktop session to give anyone access to your login account, but you don't want them to have access to your Skype account? Personally I always log out or lock the session.

Evo2.