Messenger Account setup

1. Double-click the desktop shortcut to start Gaim.

   Note: If you don't have any account with any of the instant messenger networks visit Jabber Australia and sign up for a free one.

   

2. The Login Screen, select Accounts.

   

3. The Accounts screen, Select Add

   

4. First select the Protocol then add your Screen Name, Password and an alias is usually optional and select save.

   For example Jabber, username@jabber.org.au, omgbbq007, Chris

   

5. Now add any other accounts you have, choose whether you want to auto-login whenever you start Gaim or just tick the Online box and you will be prompted for a password for that account or you will be logged on to that network.