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RayPals AIM

Classic instant messaging, back online.

Get connected

Create your screen name, download Pidgin 2.13.0, and connect to our community AIM server.

1. Create an account

3–16 characters. Start with a letter; use letters, numbers, and spaces.
4–16 characters. Pidgin/AIM cannot use longer passwords.

2. Install and configure Pidgin

  1. Download Pidgin 2.13.0
    Official SourceForge release page for Windows.
  2. Install Pidgin, then choose Accounts → Manage Accounts → Add.
  3. Select the AIM protocol and enter your new screen name and password.
  4. Open Advanced and use these settings:
    Server: 142.44.162.98
    Port: 5190
    Security: Don't use encryption
    Authentication: MD5-based
  5. Leave the proxy option off, save the account, and sign in.

Important: Do not select clientLogin. AOL's original login service is offline; this server authenticates directly through OSCAR.

Independent community server. Not affiliated with or endorsed by AOL, Yahoo, or Pidgin.