Getting Started

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:

Desktop

• Beagle IM (macOS)
• Converse.js (Browser)
• Dino (Linux)
• Gajim (Linux, Windows)
• Monal (macOS)
• Swift.IM (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• UWPX (Windows)

Android

• blabber.im
• Conversations
• Quicksy
• Yaxim

iOS

• Monal
• Siskin IM

2. Create an account

As with email, you need an account with a service provider. Use a public provider from the curated list of XMPP Providers or be your own provider by hosting a server yourself.

XMPP Providers takes various aspects into consideration to recommend providers. There are several other (uncurated) lists of providers:

• Public XMPP servers by jabber.at
• Open list of public XMPP servers by 404.city
• Public XMPP Server Directory by IM Observatory
• XMPP Compliance Tester results

3. Log in! That’s it

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