Configure chat account on Apple Mac Book
Please note following configuration is applicable for Mac OS High Sierra and prior versions only.
1. Go to the Messages > Preferences screen
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_1.png)
2. Clicking the Plus sign will open the Accounts window
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_2.png)
3. Add User Name and Password of your account
4. Click the Sign In button to proceed
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_3.png)
5. Re-enter your password if asked
6. Click the Log In button to open the chat application
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_4.png)
7. Enable your account to get started
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_5.png)
8. Select the Server Settings tab and enter Server and Port value 5222.
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_6.png)
9. On successful configuration, go to the Buddies tab to view the roster
10. Click a contact on the roster to exchange the chat messages
![](https://skyconnect.mithi.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/apple_mac_chat_7.png)