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    Jabber Chat logo

    Jabber Chat

    Communicate online via instant messaging and group chat. (Similar to Google Chat, Facebook Messenger, MS Teams, Slack)

    Available To
    Faculty
    Staff
    Students
    Cost
    Free

    Features

    • One-to-one and group instant messaging and video chat
    • Create chat rooms for your team or class
    • Leave messages for other people using offline chat
    • Share files instantly

    Get Started

    Jabber is installed on most Tufts-owned computers (under Start & Programs on Windows or in the Applications folder on Mac). If Jabber is not available on your device, you can download and install it immediately if you have administrator rights. If you need help installing Jabber, contact TTS.

    Install the Desktop App

    You can download and install the desktop application for Windows or Mac. 

    Install the Mobile App

    • Jabber for iPhone/iPad
    • Jabber for Android

    Learn More

    When to use

    When collaborating with colleagues and classmates, to send files quickly, and as an alternative to email

    Jabber Chat documentation

    Get started with Jabber

    Extensions and add-ons

    Use Jabber with a VoIP phone

    Available To
    Faculty
    Staff
    Students
    Cost
    Free
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