[Gajim](https://gajim.org) is an open source XMPP client that allows you to share photos, videos, files with friends. It includes support for user profiles, status updates, and chat history. It also includes [OMEMO](/OMEMO/intro), [[PGP](/PGP/intro), and OpenPGP encryption.
[Gajim](https://gajim.org) is an open source XMPP client that allows you to share photos, videos, files with friends. It includes support for user profiles, status updates, and chat history. It also includes [OMEMO](/OMEMO/intro), [[PGP](/PGP/intro), and OpenPGP encryption.

# Open gajim:\\

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# Click on `Sign Up`:\\

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# Where it asks `Please choose a server`, type in the name your server. IRCNow offers a list of [free XMPP servers](/xmpp/xmpp). In this example, we use `ircnow.org`. Then click on the `Sign Up` button.\\

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# Fill in your username and password. Then click on `Sign Up`.\\

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# Click `Connect`.