jabber-xmpp.md

Registration - clearnet

Client registration is open so all you have to do to start using Jabber/XMPP on NixNet is open your favourite client, enter nixnet.xyz as the host, come up with a username, generate a strong password, and enjoy!

You can also navigate to xmpp.nixnet.xyz/register/ to register using the web UI as well as change your password and unregister your account.

Registration - Tor

If you want to use my XMPP server over Tor, make sure you first start/enable the Tor service:

$ sudo systemctl enable --now tor.service

After that, there are a few settings you'll have to change depending on your client. I use Gajim on Linux so I'll explain how to do it with that.

  • Add Account -> I want to register for a new account
  • Server: nixnet.xyz
  • Advanced
    • Proxy: Tor
    • Manage -> Tor
      • Type: SOCKS5
      • Proxy Host: 127.0.0.1
      • Proxy Port: 9050
    • ☑️ Use custom hostname/port
      • Hostname: l4qlywnpwqsluw65ts7md3khrivpirse744un3x7mlskqauz5pyuzgqd.onion
      • Port: 5222
  • Enter a username
  • Come up with a strong password - it won't be accepted if it's too weak ¯\(ツ )/¯
  • Enjoy! ☺️

Clients

If you're not sure what client to use, I recommend Conversations for Android, Kaidan for Ubuntu Touch, ChatSecure or Monal IM for iOS/macOS (I haven't tested them but I have heard good things), and Gajim for Linux and Windows.

Personally, I use Conversations and Gajim 😉