Getting Started

This is a brief guide on how to setup an account and start to chat. Want to know what this is all about? Read about XMPP.

  1. Register a new account at: https://accounts.chatbx.eu/ 
    • Note: Your JID (“Jabber ID”) will be your username, followed by @chatbx.eu (e.g. [email protected])
  2. Install a client
  3. Start the client and log in with the credentials from the account registration
    • Note: If you are unable to connect, you may need a proxy
  4. Add your chat contacts to your roster (this is your contacts/friends list)
    • This sends a request to see their status (online/offline) and allows them to see yours
    • Note: You can also chat with people that are not in your roster
  5. Chat with your contacts
  6. Optional: Activate end-to-end encryption to secure your messages