You can use it*Pidgin* to connect to [[!wikipedia Internet_Relay_Chat]] or [[!wikipedia XMPP]] (also known as Jabber) servers,. You cand have several accounts connected at the same time.
You can use *Pidgin* to connect to [[!wikipedia Internet_Relay_Chat]] or [[!wikipedia XMPP]] (also known as Jabber) servers. You can have several accounts connected at the same time.
To start *Pidgin* choose **Applications** ▸ **Internet** ▸ **Pidgin**.
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For more detaileddocumentationrefer to, visit the [official <span class="application">Pidgin</span> user guide[*Pidgin* FAQ](https://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/Using%20Pidgin).
As explained on its [official page](https://otr.cypherpunks.ca/), <span class="application">Off-the-Record</span> messaging[OTR (Off-the-Record)](https://otr.cypherpunks.ca/) encryption allows you to have private conversations over instant messaging by providing:
The messages you send do not have digital signatures that are checkable by a third party. Anyone can forge messages after a conversation to make them look like they came from you. However, during a conversation, your correspondent is assured the messages are authentic and unmodified.