Configuring Pidgin to work with Google Talk

A while back the security department at work started to monitor our PCs more tightly which meant that I had to be more caution of what software I installed (including Google Talk…I probably shouldn’t be using Google Talk at all, but old habits are hard to break. ).  Google Talk doesn’t have a portable version available for USB storage, so I decided to go with a portable version of Pidgin (a multi-protocol instant messaging client that supports Google Talks, MSN, Yahoo!,etc…).

Configuring Pidgin to work with Google Talk

1. Download and install the latest version of Pidgin
2. Open Pidgin and click on ” Add…”
3. From the drop-down box choose XMPP as the Protocol.
4. For Username enter your GMail username only (NOT the full email address).
5. For Domain enter gmail.com
6. For Password enter your GMail password.

Pidgin Add Account

In the “Advanced” tab:

1. Check “Require SSL/TLS”
2. Check “Force old (port 5223) SSL”
3. Enter for 443 for “Connect port”
4. Enter talk.google.com for “Connect server”
5. Click on “Save” and you are done.

Pidgin Advanced Settings

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