Facebook chat through instant messaging client?

Question

Does Facebook chat allow access through an IM client like Google Talk does?

Specifically, is there a way I can access it from Pidgin/Finch?

Answer 1

From the Facebook Chat Support information...

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")

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Digsby also has Facebook chat support.