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Video:How to Use Trillian Chat

with Shane Murphy

In this video we review how to use Trillian chat and get an account name setup. See these instructions for how to use Trillian chat.See Transcript

Transcript:How to Use Trillian Chat

Hi, I'm Shane Murphy, your technology guru for About.com

Today we'll show how to install and get started with trillian.

Getting Started with Trillian Chat

Start by heading to trillian.im and looking at the different download options you're presented with at the top. Pick the application designed for your method of use, then click the download button on the following page. Save the file to your desktop then double click it when it's ready.

Installing Trillian Chat

Click the install options you'd like to have, then click next. Now accept their terms of service and click next. Click the launch button when finished and Trillian will prompt you to either create a new login ID or sign in with an existing account.

Account Settings on Trillian

If you do need to, click "register for a new account" and enter your information to create your new login information.

Starting a Conversation on Trillian Chat

Once you're online, starting a conversation is as easy as double clicking on of your contacts and typing away in the messaging screen that pops up.

Check out About.com's dedicated chat and messenger channel for more useful information on doing the most with your chat client.

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