My Yahoo Messenger cannot connect to pidgin

Pidgin is an Instant Messenger-"all-in one"-client which allows you to simultaneously to multiple IM networks.

It is the third-party software, which means that even if it works with dozens of popular chat networks, it has no formal partnership with companies that have developed these services. If you are using Pidgin to establish a connection attempt with Yahoo! Instant Messaging program by using the standard protocol of the official client from Yahoo! uses. Yahoo! has been updated or changes to network protocol Pidgin have difficulty connection. Firewalls can be a problem - if the port uses Pidgin is blocked, it will be with the server-communicate Yahoo! Protocol in your account. Level of difficulty: Moderately easy

Instructions

1. 1

   Re-enter your account settings.

This may seem an obvious solution, but an error in your user name or password prevents your account from Yahoo! Instant Messaging server to authenticate. Press "CTRL" and "A" and select your Yahoo account. Click "Edit" and delete completely in the user name and password. Enter your ID and password again, and select "Save" to return to the "Accounts." the check box next to your Yahoo account to try click Connect.

2

Change the port that Pidgin uses to connect to Yahoo! Messenger.

When you are connected to the Internet via a router, or if you use firewall software to protect your computer, the default port used Pidgin can be blocked. Press "CTRL" and "A" and select the option edit your Yahoo! account Klicken "Advanced" tab and click the button labeled "port pager." Change the port number in one of the ports that are known to be good, depending on the site Web Pidgin, the frequently asked questions: 20, 23, 25, 80, 119, 5050, 8001 and 8002. Trying each in turn, save your Modificationset Pidgin client is started every time.

3

Reinstall the software.

The version that you use may be damaged or obsolete parameters contained. Your current version to uninstall by on your "start" button, open the "Control Panel" and selecting "Programs and features" (if you Windows Vista or later) or "Add / Remove Programs" (if you are using Windows XP). Click the Pidgin software in the list, and select the option to remove the program. Then visit Pidgin and download and install the latest version for your operating system available.