How do I configure Gaim for Google Talk?

Once you download Gaim, you'll need to configure your client to connect to the Google Talk service. If you're connecting with a Google Apps account, please read the specific instructions in the Google Apps Help Center.

To configure your account:

1. Open Gaim.
2. Click Accounts at the bottom of the login page.
   
   
   
   
3. Click Add from the Accounts window.
   
   
   
   
4. Enter the following information in the Add Account window:


• Protocol: Jabber
• Screen Name: your Google Talk username (without any @ symbol or domain).
• Server: gmail.com

If you're signing in with a Google Account that's not linked to any Google email service, enter gmail.com Google Mail accounts should enter googlemail.com Google Apps users, please visit the Apps Help Center for instructions.

• Password: we suggest leaving this field blank for increased security, but if you'd like to log in automatically, enter your password
• Alias: leave this field blank
• Remember password: check the box if you'd like Gaim to remember your password (you won't be prompted to enter it each time you log in, if you select this option)
• Auto-login: check the box if you'd like to connect to the Google Talk service each time you use Gaim


5. Click the + next to Show more options.
6. Enter the following information in the section that appears:


• Jabber Options: Select Use TLS if available and leave the other boxes unchecked.
• Port: 5222
• Connect server: talk.google.com
• Proxy type: Use Global Proxy Settings




7. Click Save.

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

Have questions about Gaim? Learn from the experts! Check out Gaim's FAQs. The Google Talk Team can only assist you in configuring your client to work with the Talk service.