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How can I connect Pidgin with Facebook chat(XMPP)?

How can I connect Pidgin with Facebook chat(XMPP)?

I read this article at Lifehacker, and tried it.

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Guest [Entry]

"See the Facebook instructions

1.
* Go to ""Accounts"" and select ""Manage Accounts.""
2.
* On the Basic tab, enter the following info:
* Protocol: XMPP
*
Username: username
* Domain: chat.facebook.com
* Resource: Pidgin
* Password:
* Local alias: Alias
3.
* Click the Advanced tab, then enter the following info:
* Connect port: 5222
* Connect server: chat.facebook.com
* (Uncheck the box labeled ""Require SSL/TLS"")"
Guest [Entry]

I use the Facebook Chat plugin, which is pretty easy.