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Empathy Internet Messenger

Introduction to the Empathy instant messenger.

Account Management

Add a new account

Add a new account to Empathy.

Change your status

Change your status to advertise your availability to your contacts.

Disable an account

Prevent Empathy from automatically logging in to an account.

Import an existing account

Import an account from another instant messaging application.

Register for a new account

Register for an account with one of the supported messaging services.

Remove an account

Completely remove an account from Empathy.

Set a custom message

Add, edit or delete personal messages for your status.

Contact Management

Add someone to your list of contacts

Add someone to the contact list.

Combine and separate contacts

Merge and separate different contacts into a single one.

Hide offline contacts

Hide the offline contacts from your Contact List.

Text Conversations

Set, join and manage favorite rooms.

Group conversations

Start or join a group conversation with your contacts.

Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

How to use IRC with Empathy.

Send a message to someone

Send a message to one of your contacts.

View previous conversations

Browse or search your previous conversations.

Audio and Video Conversations

Audio and video support

Information on when it is possible to have an audio or video conversation.

Start a video conversation

Start a video conversation with one of your contacts.

Start an audio conversation

Call your contacts over the Internet.

Advanced Actions

Geographical position

Use and understand geolocation in Empathy.

Send a file from your computer to one of your contacts.

Share your desktop

Show your desktop to your contacts.

Common Problems

Problems connecting to an instant messaging service

Diagnose common problems connecting to an instant messaging service.

Further Reading

See Also

License — Legal information.