Milo Casagrande
milo@ubuntu.com
Ekaterina Gerasimova
kittykat3756@gmail.com

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Create an account for one of the supported messaging services.

# Register a new account

Most account types require you to create an account with a service provider before you can use that account with instant messaging applications. You can use Empathy to register for a new account with some account providers using the same steps as you would to add an account.

Once you create a new account, your account provider should give you a login or a username and a password, as well as any additional information you need to connect using Empathy.

# IRC

IRC networks require that you specify a nick (nickname) when you connect to the server. Some IRC networks use a service, such as NickServ, to allow users to protect their nick. If you did not register your nick or are unable to do so and another user is using it, then you will need to choose a different one.

有些 IRC 服务器是被密码保护的。您需要知道密码才能连接到这些服务器。通常，这样的服务器是私有的。

Many GNOME projects use `irc.gnome.org` for project-related discussion.

# Jabber

Jabber 是一种开放的即时通讯系统。像 email 一样，Jabber 允许您选择帐号提供商，并与其他 Jabber 用户交流，无论他们使用哪里帐号提供商。

You will need to create a new account with a Jabber provider. There are many free providers; one popular provider is jabber.org.

If you use Gmail or Google+ Hangouts, you already have a Jabber account. Use your Gmail address and password in Empathy to connect.

# 附近的人

This service works whenever you are connected to a local network, such as a wireless hotspot, you do not need to create an account with service providor, just set up your account through Empathy. It automatically finds all other users on the network who are also using this service.

For more information, see the salut protocol.

# SIP

SIP 是一种允许用户通过互联网进行语音和视频会话的开放系统。您需要在某个 SIP 服务提供商处创建帐号。您可以和其他的 SIP 用户交流，无论他们的 SIP 服务提供商与您是否相同。

有些 SIP 服务提供商允许用您的计算机呼叫一般的电话。通常，您需要订阅某种付费服务才能使用这个功能。

# 专有的服务

There are many proprietary instant messaging services that have been developed by different companies or organizations. Empathy allows you to connect to an existing account for some of these services. To create a new account with one of these services, you will need to visit the website for the service.

AIM

ICQ

Yahoo!