iChat

Here's how to configure iChat to connect to the Google Talk service:

1. Open iChat.
2. From the iChat menu, select Preferences...
   
   
   
3. Click Accounts along the top of the dialogue box.
4. Click the + button along the bottom to add a new account.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Select Jabber Account from the Account Type drop-down menu.
6. Enter the following information in the appropriate fields:


• Jabber ID:
• Password: Your password.
• Server: talk.google.com
  
  
  
  
  
  
7. Click Add.
8. Highlight your new account in the Accounts section, and then click Server Settings.
9. Enter the following information in the appropriate fields:


• Server: talk.google.com
• Port: 5223
  
  
  
  
10. Check the boxes next to Connect using SSL and Allow self-signed certificates. You don't need to check the box next to Warn before password is sent insecurely -- your password is always secure with Google Talk.
11. Enter iChat in the Location field. If this field is left blank, you won't be able to sign in.
    

Congratulations! You're now ready to connect to the Google Talk service using iChat.

Tips:

• Once you've configured iChat to connect to the Google Talk service, you may receive a warning message that states your username and password will be transferred insecurely. This error message is incorrect; your username and password will be safely transferred.

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