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  1. Open the Account Setup window by clicking it in the General menu.
  2. Enter any name you want for the new account, then click Add.
  3. Fill out the Account page this way:
    • Jabber ID: enter your WordPress.com user name followed by “@im.wordpress.com” (name@im.wordpress.com)
    • Password: enter your WordPress.com password.

    On the Connection page, check the box beside Manually Specify Server Host/Port and set these:

    • Host: im.wordpress.com
    • Port: 5222
    • Encrypt connection: Always
    • Allow plaintext authentication: Over encrypted connection
  4. Click Save. Close the Accounts window.
    If Psi does not immediately take your new account online, right-click the account name in the status window and change the Status to Online. Make note of any error messages in case you need help.
  5. Click the General menu and then click your account under “Add a contact”. Enter a Jabber ID of bot@im.wordpress.com and click Add.
  6. Open a chat window by double-clicking the bot in your contact list. Say “hello”. The bot will reply with instructions to help you subscribe to blogs and comments.

Last modified: June 30, 2009

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