This article is focused on Pidgin and other Windows based IM based on XMPP/Jabber. Pidgin uses a XMPP protocol for user discovery. Follow the following instructions and you should be able to communicate with yourFacebook friends over Pidgin. If you are using another XMPP/Jabber based IM follow the second half of instructions.
To get it working with iChat follow these steps
- Go to “Accounts” and select “Manage Accounts.”
- On the Basic tab, enter the following info:
Protocol: XMPP
Username: <Your Facebook Username>
Domain: chat.facebook.com
Resource: Pidgin
Password: <your Facebook password>
Local alias: <You Facebook Alias name>
3. Click the Advanced tab, then enter the following info:
Connect port: 5222
Connect server: chat.facebook.com
(Uncheck the box labeled “Require SSL/TLS”)
To get it working with other Windows based IM with based on XMPP follow these steps
- Start your instant message program and locate the menu where you can add a new account (usually in preferences or settings).
- Create a new account by entering the following info:
Protocol: XMPP or Jabber
Username: <Your Facebook Username>
Domain: chat.facebook.com
Jabber ID: ethan.hunt@chat.facebook.com
Password: <your Facebook password>
3. Enter the following server info, as requested:
Port: 5222
Server: chat.facebook.com
Use SSL/TLS: no
Allow Plaintext Authentication: no
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