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* Click on an IM network and follow the steps.
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Open the contact list. Click <menuchoice>Add Contact</menuchoice> in the toolbar. You will then need to select which of your accounts the contact should be added to and then enter the ID/Email Address of the contact you wish to add.
Open the contact list. Click <menuchoice>Add Contact</menuchoice> in the toolbar. You will then need to select which of your accounts the contact should be added to and then enter the ID/Email Address of the contact you wish to add.


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You can't. Perform the steps above for something better.
You can't. Perform the steps above for something better.


=== 5. How do I add a Skype Account === <!--T:10-->
=== How do I add a Skype Account === <!--T:10-->


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*install [http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=53217 skype4pidgin-svn-dbus] from AUR
*install [http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=53217 skype4pidgin-svn-dbus] from AUR


=== 6. How do I add a Google Talk account if I use 2-step verification === <!--T:17-->
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* You should then see a window. There should be two fields if you run [[Special:myLanguage/KDE_Wallet_Manager|KWallet]] for the first time, one if you have already created a wallet. Use any password you want.
* You should then see a window. There should be two fields if you run [[Special:myLanguage/KDE_Wallet_Manager|KWallet]] for the first time, one if you have already created a wallet. Use any password you want.


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Clicking on a telephone number in '''KAddressBook''' will open the '''KDE-Telepathy''' VoIP dialog. Select your ID (if you have more than one) and start your call.
Clicking on a telephone number in '''KAddressBook''' will open the '''KDE-Telepathy''' VoIP dialog. Select your ID (if you have more than one) and start your call.


=== 8. Where are chat logs stored ===
=== Where are chat logs stored ===


Chat logs are stored in <tt>~/.local/share/TpLogger</tt>
Chat logs are stored in <tt>~/.local/share/TpLogger</tt>

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Description

KDE Telepathy provides a suite of applications for a full instant messaging experience.

FAQ

How do I add a new IM accounts
  • Open Instant Messaging & VOIP.
  • Click on Add Account.
  • Click on an IM network and follow the steps.

How do I add a contact

Open the contact list. Click Add Contact in the toolbar. You will then need to select which of your accounts the contact should be added to and then enter the ID/Email Address of the contact you wish to add.

How can I have quick access to my online state, and easily open the contact list

Right click on the system tray. System tray settings. Under Extra Items select Instant Messaging Settings.


How can I make the contact list dock to the systray

You can't. Perform the steps above for something better.

How do I add a Skype Account

Archlinux

How do I add a Google Talk account if I use 2-step verification

This guide assumes you have installed KWallet.

  • Open Instant Messaging & VOIP.
  • Click on Add Account.
  • Click on the Google Talk icon.
  • You might see a warning about additional plugins. Check that they are installed.
  • Enter your email address and your password. Finish the wizard.
  • You should then see a window. There should be two fields if you run KWallet for the first time, one if you have already created a wallet. Use any password you want.

Integrate the KDE-Telepathy VoIP module into KAddressBook

  • Select menu Settings -> Configure Kontact and then Contact Actions.
  • In the section Dial Phone Number select External Application.
  • Enter the following command: ktp-dialout-ui %n
  • Press Ok.

Clicking on a telephone number in KAddressBook will open the KDE-Telepathy VoIP dialog. Select your ID (if you have more than one) and start your call.

Where are chat logs stored

Chat logs are stored in ~/.local/share/TpLogger

Tips and Tricks

  • When chatting you can click on an emoticon to change it back into text. This is useful when receiving code which accidentally is rendered into smilies.
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