Client guide

This tutorial has instructions on how to connect to the JAMS (Jami Account Management Server) with Jami desktop (GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows), Jami mobile (Android and iOS), and Jami web clients.

For the purposes of this tutorial, it is assumed that:

  1. The server and the device attempting to connect are either:

    • On the same network, or

    • The server is publicly accessible to the outside world.

  2. A valid username/password pair to connect to the server is entered.

Connect with desktop clients

Jami desktop clients are available for devices with 64-bit versions of GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems.

In Jami, open the Add another account page. Select Advanced features.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with Jami desktop clients for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows devices: Step 1»

Select Connect to a JAMS server.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with Jami desktop clients for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows devices: Step 2»

The Jami Account Management Server URL is the DNS address of the server. The Username and Password correspond to the account. If a server has been configured with an LDAP/AD backend, the Username and Password would be the LDAP/AD username and password.

Connect with Android clients

Jami mobile clients are available for devices for smartphones, tablets, and TVs running the Android operating system.

In Jami, open the Add another account page.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with Jami mobile clients for Android (phones, tablets, and TV) devices: Step 1»

Select Connect to management server.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with Jami mobile clients for Android (phones, tablets, and TV) devices: Step 2»

The Jami Account Management Server URL is the DNS address of the server. The Username and Password correspond to the account. If a server has been configured with an LDAP/AD backend, the Username and Password would be the LDAP/AD username and password.

Connect with iOS clients

Jami mobile clients are available for devices for iPhones and iPads running the iOS operating system.

In Jami, open the Add another account page.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with Jami mobile clients for iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices: Step 1»

Select Connect to Jami Account Management Server (JAMS).

«Image: Connect to JAMS with Jami mobile clients for iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices: Step 2»

The JAMS URL is the DNS address of the server. The Username and Password correspond to the account. If a server has been configured with an LDAP/AD backend, the Username and Password would be the LDAP/AD username and password.

Connect with web clients

Jami web clients run on modern web browsers.

In a web browser address bar (also location bar or URL bar), enter the Jami Account Manager Server URL address.

If the JAMS administrator has disabled Jami authentication, enter the Username and Password.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with web clients: Jami authentication disabled»

If the JAMS administrator has enabled Jami authentication, the Jami or JAMS authentication method is required.

«Image: Connect to JAMS with web clients: Jami authentication enabled»

Select Log in.