How to setup IM accounts

To use Instant Messaging, you need to setup a Jabber account.

1. Click Menu and select Accounts ....

2. In Accounts window, click Add account.

3. In the New account window, expand the Chat menu.

   

   Figure. New account.

4. Click XMPP/Jabber and follow the steps in the following window.

   

   Figure. New Jabber account.

5. Select Use existing Jabber account if you already have a Jabber account. Enter your account information and your IM account will be created. If you do not have a Jabber account, click Next to proceed.

   

   Figure. Identity.

6. Since the Jabber protocol is hosted by decentralized servers much like IRC, you will be asked to select a host server to connect to.

   Tip:This application will suggest a list of free Jabber Hosts, you can type in any Jabber hosts you prefer. Note, different Jabber hosts offer different transports to different networks.

   

   Figure. Registration.

7. Once registration succeeded, enter a username (has to be unique) and a password.

8. Click Next to finish the registration.