Configure YIM For Use With Proxy Servers

Setting Up YIM For The Proxy

1. Click on Messenger (older versions click on Login) and then choose Preferences as shown below
   
   
2. Follow these instructions :
   
   • Click on Connection.
   • Click into the radio button for Use proxies.
   • Put a check in the box Enable SOCKS proxy.
   • Type in the proxy ip address in the Server Name area.
   • Type the proxy port .
   • Select the radio button Ver 5 .
   • Check the box next to Authentication
   • Enter your proxy user name and password (if any).
     
     
     
     
3. Socks 5 is the best protocol to use for YIM and other messenger type programs because the socks connections do not time out as easily as HTTP connections do. You can choose to use HTTP or HTTPS connections at your own risk, but this could cause your YIM or other messenger programs to instantly close their connections without warning.
   
   
4. Restart your YIM by clicking on the Apply button and reconnect. It will now be using the socks 5 proxy.