Guide to Pidgin/Jabber Set-up.

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    Greetings---

    The following is offered to help you acquire a Jabber account using Pidgin as the client. This is but one way, there are others. There are also other domains but a few are offered here.

    And FFS don't give me a bunch of shit - I am trying to help


    Download Pidgin for your OS  - https://www.pidgin.im/download/

    1) Launch/run Pidgin
    A setup window "Add Account" will appear.
    Do the following exactly as stated (If no instructions are given leave blank)

    2) Adding an Account
    Protocol : Select "XMPP" from the drop down menu
    Domain: **Choose from list below or Google or ask around what the latest and greatest is.
    Resource: Make-up a computer name that is fake for example "KellyLaptop"
    Username ; You pick :)
    Password:  You pick :)
    Remember password. You don't have to select but I have never had problems but do know that you password
	may be stored on your computer in cleartext (not encoded)
    At the very bottom check "Create this new account on the server"
    Click "Add"


    **Domains: jabber.ccc.de OR jabber.org  OR jabber.calyxinstitute.org  OR dukgo.com are just a few.


    3) Registering the account
    After a few moments a window will ask you to verify your registration.
    If registration is denied the likely cause is that user name is in effect. Try a few different one.  If still having problems contact me.


    4) Enable account.
    In the Buddy List window under Accounts select Manage Accounts
    Insure that your nickname is checked off.
    Close the window.


    5) Disable Logging
    In Buddy List window under Tools>Preferences>Logging
    Uncheck all the boxes.
    Close the window.


    6) Get OTR - Off-The-Record plugin
    Get the appropriate download based upon your OS > http://www.cypherpunks.ca/otr/
    Install/run OTR
    Go to Buddy List window under Tools>Plug-ins and look for the OTR plugin.
    Select the plug-in
    Configure plug-in at bottom of window.
    Uncheck logging.
    Close the window.
    ***Remember to "Start Private Conversation" under OTR when chatting with a Buddy***
    WARNING - chat rooms are not OTR - see below #8


    7) Adding a Buddy.
    In the Buddy List window under Buddies select Add a Buddy
    For Buddy's username be sure to include the domain they use NOT just their nick.
    Click add and wait for the authorization prompt to appear at the button of your Buddy List window.



    8) Joining a chat room --- **WARNING** Chat room conversations are NOT OTR - use with discretion **
    In the Buddy List window under Buddies select Add a Chat
    Room:  enter the name of the room
    Domain: Pidgin will automatically use the domain you are registered under so ensure that is in fact the
	correct domain. If not change it!
    You may choose a different handle if you wish but it should automatically fill it in with your chosen nick.
    It is advised to use different handles as much as possible, especially during nefarious activities.
    Click "Add"

    YOU DID IT \(^-^)/



    Now #STFU, lurk and learn something. j/k Lucy loves ya. ;=]