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Applies to: Retro AIM Server - General

Created by Serena (she/her) on Jan 28, 2025

ChivaNet Retro AIM Server FAQ

Common Questions

How do I get an account?
What software do I need?
I installed AIM on Windows and it keeps crashing!
AIM keeps saying my password is invalid! Help!

How do I get an account?

See KB-00018 - Obtaining a Retro AIM Server screen name or ICQ UIN on ChivaNet

What software do I need?

This varies depending on what operating system you're using. Check out the following sections.

Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me
Microsoft Windows NT/XP/Vista/7
Microsoft Windows 10/11
Sun Solaris (SPARC)
MacOS 9, X (PowerPC)
GNU/Linux (Pidgin)
GNU/Linux (Kopete)
Mobile Clients (iOS, Android)

Mobile Clients (iOS, Android)

The mobile clients for AIM use a protocol that Retro AIM Server does not yet support. Thus, unfortunately, our AIM server cannot currently be used on these devices.

I installed AIM on Windows and it keeps crashing! Help!

See KB-00228 - AIM 5.x Crashing on Windows

AIM keeps saying my password is invalid! Help!

See KB-00229 - AIM Password Invalid Error

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