Facebook chat through im client?

Question

Does FaceBook chat allow access through an IM client like GTalk does? Specifically is there a way I can access it from Pidgin/Finch?

x3ja · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-08 22:04:39Z

In Pidgin:

Go to "Accounts" and select "Manage accounts".
On the Basic tab, enter the following info:
- Protocol: XMPP
- Username: [Your Facebook short URL/number]
- Domain: chat.facebook.com
- Resource: Pidgin
- Password: [your Facebook password]
- Local alias: [Your name]
Click the Advanced tab, then enter the following info:
- Connect port: 5222
- Connect server: chat.facebook.com
- (Untick the box labelled "Require SSL/TLS")

helloandre · Answer 2 · 2010-07-08 21:52:32Z

up vote 1 down vote

Detailed instructions on how to set up facebook chat with most clients that support it can be found in their site tour section.

answered Jul 8 '10 at 21:52

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sunpech · Answer 3 · 2010-07-08 22:02:59Z

up vote 0 down vote

Digsby also has Facebook chat support.

answered Jul 8 '10 at 22:02

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