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How to setup a Google Apps GTalk account in Pidgin?

How to setup a Google Apps GTalk account in Pidgin?

I can setup my normal GTalk account in Pidgin, but I don't know how to do it with my work GTalk which is for a Google Apps domain.

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Guest [Entry]

"http://www.answerbag.com/question_will-pidgin-work-with-google-talk-if-your-using-your-own-domain-name-with-gmail-through-google-apps_396552/

You have to change the advanced options of the account.
Check box for ""Force old SSL...""
Set ""Port"" to 443 (if 443 doesn't work, try 5223)
Set ""Server"" to talk.google.com

http://www.itech7.com/HOWTO/Configure-GTalkGmail-Account-on-Pidgin"
Guest [Entry]

"An updated answer:
Let's say user is myname@xyz.com
Setup a Gtalk account with the following details:
User: myname
Domain: xyz.com
Resource: gmail.com
Password: ******** (enter your password here)

Then click on advanced and the only change to the defaults is the connect server:

Connect Server: talk.google.com

You should be set now.

I tried this and it worked for me. productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/apps/RWb8R-vg_qM has more details."
Guest [Entry]

"This is a newer method that sure works:

community.spiceworks.com/how_to/37752-using-pidgin-with-a-google-apps-domain

But remember to use an application password if you have 2-step verification."