1.1 Logging In to Novell Messenger

  1. Open Novell Messenger, using the Novell Messenger Icon icon on your desktop.

  2. Type your user ID in the User ID field.

  3. Type your password in the Password field.

  4. Select Remember Password if you want the system to store your password so that you are not asked in the future.

    The user ID and password you use to log in to Novell Messenger is your directory (NetIQ eDirectory) user ID and password, which might not be the same as your GroupWise user ID and password. Check with your system administrator if you don't know your password.

  5. Click Advanced.

  6. Type your server name in the Server field.

  7. Type your port number in the Port field.

    If you are not sure what to type in the Server and Port fields, contact your system administrator.

  8. Click OK.

When you log in to Novell Messenger, the Messenger Online Icon Novell Messenger icon is added to the notification area for Windows and Linux. For Mac, the Messenger Macintosh Icon Novell Messenger icon is added to the dock.

Messenger allows you to be logged in to the Messenger client in multiple locations at the same time. For example, you can be logged in to Messenger on your computer in your office, and at the same time be logged in to Messenger on your mobile device. Your conversation history is stored on the device or computer where you had the conversation. (For more information about message history, see Section 6.0, Working with Your Personal History.)

On Linux, you can launch multiple instances of Novell Messenger on the same workstation. This can be useful if you need to log in to Messenger under separate user accounts at the same time, such as for Help Desk or Customer Support representatives.