How do I upgrade Skype using terminal on Ubuntu 14.04? [duplicate]

If you have the Skype repo added to your system (If you installed it from the .deb package provided in the official Skype website, the repo is added automatically.), you may run

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install skypeforlinux

or simply run

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

to install all* available updates.


Download new version of skype for linux from(https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/)

  • Open the deb file with Ubuntu Software center
  • You will find upgrade option for skype, Just go for it.