Using AOL Instant Messenger Services from the Sametime Connect Window

If you use Sametime Connect for the desktop, you can choose People - AOL Instant Messenger Services to quickly access many AOL Instant Messenger features.

Note Sametime Connect for browsers does not support AOL Instant Messenger.

Registering with AOL Instant Messenger

You must have an AOL Instant Messenger screen name and password to use the AOL Instant Messenger features of Sametime Connect.

To register with AOL Instant Messenger:

1. Open the AOL Instant Messenger registration page by doing one of the following:



• Choose People - AOL Instant Messenger Services - Register.



• Choose People - "Log On to AOL Instant Messenger." When the "Log On to AOL Instant Messenger" dialog box appears, click Register.



2. A new browser window appears on your screen. Follow the instructions to register with AOL Instant Messenger and obtain a screen name and password.

Finding an AOL Instant Messenger Buddy by E-mail

If you know a person's AOL e-mail address, you can find that person's AOL Instant Messenger screen name and add it to your contact list.

Follow these steps to find an AOL Instant Messenger buddy by e-mail:

1. Open the "Find a Buddy by Email" dialog box by doing one of the following:



• Choose People - AOL Instant Messenger Services - Find Buddy By Email.



• Choose People - Add. Select the AOL Instant Messenger community and click "Find by Email."



2. Enter an AOL e-mail address and click Search.



3. Select a buddy from the list of screen names.



4. (Optional) Enter a nickname for this buddy.



5. In the "Select a group or type a new group name" field, select an existing personal group or enter the name of a new personal group.



6. Click Add.

Changing Your AOL Instant Messenger Password

Follow these steps to change your AOL Instant Messenger password:

1. Choose People - AOL Instant Messenger Services - Change Password.



2. Enter your current password.



3. Enter your new password.



4. Enter your new password again.



5. Click OK.

Finding a Lost AOL Instant Messenger Password

Follow these steps to retrieve your AOL Instant Messenger password if you have lost it:

1. Choose People - AOL Instant Messenger Services - Find Lost Password.



2. A new browser window appears on your screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.

See also:
Sametime Connect and AOL Instant Messenger
Logging on to AOL Instant Messenger
Determining Which Version of Sametime Connect You Are Using