As the variety of instant messengers increases to offer customers and business persons different choices as to which to communicate online, it is becoming more and more difficult to keep track of all the different user names for each program. However, IM clients have risen to the challenge of keeping all account information in one place. IM clients are programs that allow a user to be logged into several email, social media, and instant messenger accounts at once. In one window, a user can have a conversation with co-workers and friends who are each using a different IM platform. Parent Login The IM client works by creating a 'parent' or master account for the user. Once the user has logged into the IM client program, they can then input their login and account information for each of the separate accounts. Afterwards, the IM client will then log in the user into each of these accounts every time the person logs into the master IM client account. Some of the instant messenger platforms that are included with most IM clients include MSN Messenger, AIM, Facebook Chat, and Google Chat. Email Besides being able to log into instant messenger accounts, IM clients also allow users to log into their email, especially Gmail, Google's free e-mail service. Users can see when they have new mail and go right to their email inbox from the IM client via a direct link. Social Media Accounts Social media accounts can also be logged into using the IM client program. Some of the social media websites that are covered by most IM clients include Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and MySpace. Staying logged into these accounts allow users to be notified when they receive a new message, get friend requests, or update their status. Using an instant messenger client can help users streamline their online activities and communications by only using one program. Keeping track of different accounts through one master account will create a less stressful online experience.
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