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Getting Started on eBuddy Web Messenger

A Guide to eBuddy Web Features for New Users

By , About.com Guide

Are you a new eBuddy Web Messenger user? Learning how to use and navigate this online IM client can be challenging for some beginners, but not impossible.

In fact, the eBuddy Web Messenger is an easy-to-use web messenger, requiring little more than an Internet connection and your favorite web browser. If you can open your browser and get online, you too can use eBuddy Web to connect on all your IM accounts at once, including AIM, Facebook Chat, Yahoo Messenger and more.

Ready to get started? First, we'll take you through ensuring your PC or Mac is set, and then walk you through how to chat with eBuddy.

Before You Get Started

Prior to using the eBuddy online client, make sure you have the following system requirements, including:

Not sure if your computer meets these settings? Navigate your browser to eBuddy.com and try to sign in to the web messenger; if you can, you are all set!

4 Steps to Setting Up Your eBuddy Account

1. Get Your Free eBuddy Web ID
If you intend to use multiple IM accounts at once (AIM, Windows Live, Gtalk, etc.), new users must sign up for a free eBuddy Web ID so you can create and save your settings online.

2. Add Your IM Accounts to eBuddy
Next, users should add their IM accounts to the web messenger, so you can chat with all your friends all in one place.

3. Add New Contacts to eBuddy
If you have additional contacts to add, this tutorial will show you how to include them on your buddy list in just a few easy steps.

4. Start Sending eBuddy IMs
Once you have added your contacts to your contacts list, you are ready to start sending and receiving IMs! This illustrated tutorial will show you how to start chatting.

You are now ready to begin using your eBuddy IM client! For additional resources and tutorials, check out our eBuddy Web Tips and Tricks and learn how to use some new features in chat!

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