Jabber

Jabber is a XML based instant messaging protocol. It's different from AIM in that it will store messages left for you while you are not on for you on the server and deliver them for you when you log in. We have a Jabber server set up at danm.ucsc.edu.

Your jabber username is your username @danm.ucsc.edu

What follows is a list of how to configure various chat clients to use this service.

Adium

(a great aim client for os x, link)

Account Tab

• Jabber ID: username@danm.ucsc.edu
• Password: (your password)

Options Tab

• Connect Server: danm.ucsc.edu
• Resource: (up to you)
• Port: 5223

• Security: check the following:

  • Use TLS Encryption
  • Force old-style SSL

iChat

Accounts Tab

• Hit the "+" button and make an account of type "Jabber"
• Description: (whatever you want it to be called)
• Jabber ID: (youruserid)@danm.ucsc.edu (the last @danm.ucsc.edu is necessary)
• Password: (your password)

Server Settings Tab

• Server: danm.ucsc.edu
• Port: 5223
• Check: Connect using SSL, Allow self-signed certificates