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When you first start Pidgin, you will be greeted with a welcome screen. Click the Add button to proceed to entering the account details.
Once you've clicked Add, you will be presented with a window similar to the one on the right.
In the Protocol drop-down box, select XMPP
In the Screen name field, enter your JLab username
In the Domain field, enter jtalk.jlab.org
In the Resource field, enter a short description of your location. For instance, Office or Laptop
Leave the Password field blank
In the Local alias field, enter what name you would like to have shown in your chats. Note: This only affects your chats, not the chats of other users.
Do not check Remember password
After you have entered the details on the first window, click the Advanced tab at the top of the window
On the Advanced screen, in the Connect server field, enter jtalk.jlab.org
At this point, your account information is complete. Click Save.
Once your account is saved, you must bring it online by putting a check in the checkbox next to the account in the Accounts window
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Copyright Jefferson Lab 2007