Do you want to start chatting with XMPP? This page helps you get up and running in a matter of minutes.

1. Download a client

There are many, many XMPP clients for you to choose from. To get you started, here are some of the more popular ones:

• Conversations (Android)
• Swift.IM (OS X, Windows & Linux)
• Gajim (Windows & Linux)
• Adium (OS X)
• Pidgin (OS X, Windows & Linux)

2. Create an account

As with e-mail, you'll need an account with a service provider. Again, there are plenty of choices, from which these are only a couple of the more popular ones:

• xmpp.jp
• jabber.ru
• JWChat
• jabber.at

3. Log in! That's it!

Using your client, log in and start adding your friends, or visit one of the many chatrooms!