How do I configure Pidgin for RedIRIS Jabber Server?

Once you download PIDGIN, you'll need to configure your client to connect to the RedIRIS Jabber service.

To configure your account:

  1. Open PIDGIN.
  2. Click Accounts at the bottom of the login page.



  3. Click Add from the Accounts window.



  4. Enter the following information in the Add Account window:

    • Protocol: Jabber
    • Screen Name:
    • Your RedIRIS Jabber ID is your mail address replacing "@" for "." followed by @rediris.es.
    • If your mail address is aa.bbbb@zzz.xx, you MUST write your id like aa.bbbb.zzz.xx@rediris.es
    • Server: jabber.rediris.es
    • Password: we suggest leaving this field blank for increased security, but if you'd like to log in automatically, enter your password
    • Alias: leave this field blank
    • Remember password: check the box if you'd like Gaim to remember your password (you won't be prompted to enter it each time you log in, if you select this option)
    • Auto-login: check the box if you'd like to connect to the RedIRIS Jabber service each time you use Gaim

  5. Click the + next to Show more options.
  6. Enter the following information in the section that appears:

    • Jabber Options: Select Use TLS if available and leave the other boxes unchecked.
    • Port: 5222
    • Connect server: jabber.rediris.es
    • Proxy type: Use Global Proxy Settings



  7. Click Save.
Congratulations! You're now ready to connect to the RedIRIS Jabber service using Gaim.