HOWTO: Connecting to Google Talk using Kopete

[SGC]

First install QCA-TLS plugin for SSL support (Univere repository)
sudo apt-get install qca-tls
* In kopete go to settings -> Confiure Kopete and click on New from Accounts tab

* Click on next on the introduction screen and choose Jabber from the next screen

* Enter the following information on Basic Setup tab:
-- In the Jabber ID enter: USERNAME@gmail.com
-- Check Remember password and enter your password

* And these information on Connection tab:
-- Check Use protocol encryption (SSL), Allow plain-text password authentication and Overide default server information
-- In the server field enter: talk.google.com and 5223 for the port

[traherom]

* And these information on Connection tab:
-- Check Use protocol encryption (SSL), Allow plain-text password authentication and Overide default server information
-- In the server field enter: talk.google.com and 5223 for the portUm... you sure about 5223? I got Gaim working using port 5222... and that's what the Google Talk FAQ says.

[Mishura]

5223 works. I think I read something on Slashdot about 5222 being default, and 5223 being a "slightly" more secure method of authentication.. but I could be dead wrong. Either or, it works nonetheless.

[schultzy]

any reason to use kopete over GAIM set up similarly?

[Mishura]

Only if you prefer Kopete more than Gaim. I'm a KDE user, and I'd love to like Kopete, but that isn't gonna happen just yet. Gaim's more feature-filled.

It's all down to personal preference, and the ability to use "Whatever you feel like". So far, Gaim, Kopete, and Psi are three Linux IMs that support Google Talk, and possibly others like Gabber, Sim, etc.. Hell, if there is a console based Jabber client, it should work too.

[sam_gupta69]

It is giving me error. i followed your instructions.But the error is : "This user is not reachable at the moment. Please make sure you are connected and using a protocol that supports offline sending, or wait until this user comes online."
i entered my personal information. What should i do?

[ubonetu]

Thank you. Just a quit and restart and I'm up and running.