Setting up Instant Messaging in iChat Hieu Tran updated August 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Questions Addressed
How do I setup instant messaging on my computer to do chat, file transfer and screen sharing?
This wiki provides instructions on how to set accounts in iChat (Mac OS 10.4-10.7) and Messages (Mac OS 10.8+). For instructions for Adium, click here.
Set Up Chat Accounts in iChat/Messages:
1. UCSD Jabber 2. AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) 3. Google Talk 4. iMessage (Only for Mac OS 10.8+)
How to Add Buddies
UCSD Jabber
UCSD offers a Jabber Instant Messaging Service at chat.ucsd.edu. Jabber is an open-source chat protocol. This service allows UCSD users to easily tra nsfer files and quickly send snippets of text without having to sign up for a separate service like .Mac and AIM. For example, if someone needs to send a file to another person at IGPP, they can send it quickly without having to use dropbox or email. And if quick, concise discussion is necessary, instant messages are a much more efficient mode of communication than email.
Anybody with an Active Directory (AD) login can setup a UCSD Jabber account.
UCSD Jabber Account Setup
1. Open Up iChat/Messages. 2. Go to iChat/Messages > Preferences > Accounts. 3. Press "+" to add an account. 4. Choose Jabber for Account Type and enter in your AD username (ex. [email protected]) and password. AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)
If you do not have an AIM account, you can sign up here.
1. Open Up iChat/Messages. 2. Go to iChat/Messages > Preferences > Accounts. 3. Press "+" to add an account. 4. Choose AIM for Account Type and enter in your AIM username and password. 5. Click Done. Google Talk
Note: You must use a GMail account to enable Google Talk. If you do not have a GMail account, you can Request to Add User. Check the "SIO Google Domain" option to be enrolled in a Google Account.
1. Open Up iChat/Messages. 2. Go to iChat/Messages > Preferences > Accounts. 3. Press "+" to add an account. 4. Choose Google Talk for Account Type and enter in your GMail account and password. 5. Click Done. iMessage (Only for Mac OS 10.8+)
Note: You must use an Apple ID to activiate iMessages. If you do not have an Apple ID, click here.
1. Open Messages. 2. Go to Messages > Preferences > Accounts. 3. Choose iMessages on the sidebar and enter in your Apple ID account and password. 5. Click Sign In.
Adding Chat Buddies
Note: For UCSD Jabber, entering an AD username (ex. [email protected]) will send a request to add. Your buddy must approve your request before conversations can be initiated. If you need further assistance, please contact IGPP Net Ops.