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Chat application on Apple Mac

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

Chat application on Apple Mac

2. Clicking the Plus sign will open the Accounts window
Chat application on Apple Mac

3. Add User Name and Password of your account

4. Click the Sign In button to proceed

Chat application on Apple Mac

5. Re-enter your password if asked

6. Click the Log In button to open the chat application

Chat application on Apple Mac

7. Enable your account to get started

Chat application on Apple Mac

8. Select the Server Settings tab and enter Server and Port value 5222. 

Chat application on Apple Mac

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