What is Jabber?

Jabber is the open, secure alternative for instant messaging. Details here.

How can I remove my account from a Jabber server?

You can remove your account by using your Jabber client's "Remove account" feature (please refer to your client's documentation for more information). If your client doesn't offer such functionality, you can try logging into your Jabber account (the example below assumes your account is on jabber.org) and then sending the following XML (using the "XML Console" feature of a Jabber client such as Exodus, Gabber, or Jarl):


<iq type='set' to='jabber.org'>
<query xmlns='jabber:iq:register'>
<remove/>
</query>
</iq>


Alternatively, you can ask a server administrator to do this for you.

I'm behind a firewall, can I use Jabber?

The standard port for Jabber communication is 5222, so you may need that port open to use Jabber. We have also defined a way to do Jabber over HTTP but it is not yet deployed everywhere. Some Jabber clients enable you to use a "proxy server" if port 5222 is not open. There is also a special IM service called jabber80.com if all else fails.

What are all these acronyms, like LOL and BRB?

We have a whole page about IM acronyms.

Who can help me with website problems?

Contact one of the website admins.