Facebook Chat – Chat Only Page

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I don't remember exactly how I got to it, but I opened a page (external possibly) that only showed the chat interface of Facebook. It was quite similar to the gabtastik screenshot

What I wanted was to create a Chrome Application shortcut for this page, and easily use Facebook chat as a side along application. However, I've not been able to find such a page. Is it possible to open the Facebook chat only interface directly (without using any third party scripts)?

Previously, once logged into Facebook, you could use the URL http://www.facebook.com/presence/popout.php — this no longer works (as of 12th October 2011) — or from any Facebook page chat (in the bottom left) → Options → Pop out.

The second option no longer works with the new Chat UI—18th July 2011.

Best Answer

An alternative method, is to use the Pidgin chat client instead.

The settings you need are:

  • Protocol: XMPP
  • Username: [your current Facebook username] (see step 1)

  • Domain: chat.facebook.com

    1. Currently, you’ll need a Facebook Username (ie, facebook.com/mikeknoop).

    2. Open up Pidgin, Click Accounts, then Manage Accounts. Now click Add.

    3. Fill in the Basic tab with the following details:

  • Resource: [unused, you may leave blank]

  • Password: [your current Facebook password]

    1. On the Advanced tab, make sure all SSL options are unchecked.

    2. Click Add. You’re done!

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