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The Pidgin instructions are incorrect. The "Local Alias" field should be set to your name, not "Facebook Chat", as this field controls what name is printed next

by orborde 17y ago

The Pidgin instructions are incorrect. The "Local Alias" field should be set to your name, not "Facebook Chat", as this field controls what name is printed next to your messages in your local chat window. Unless your name is actually "Facebook Chat", of course.

etfb 17y ago
What instructions? I couldn't find any, and so I can't authenticate. In particular, I have no idea what the correct server would be.
- johns 17y ago
  http://www.facebook.com/sitetour/chat.php http://www.facebook.com/sitetour/chat.php
- rlpb 17y ago
  Quick answer: use userid@chat.facebook.com without SSL/TLS. If you don't have a userid you need to create one and log out of Facebook and back in again first.
brown9-2 17y ago
"Local Alias" is only seen by you.