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HCL Webchat Client Users Guide
The Webchat Client Users Guide contains information for accessing and using the HCL Sametime webchat client.
Logging into and out of Sametime chat
The administrator for your organization provides you with an URL to access Sametime chat. You'll use your login credentials to gain access to chat.

HCL Webchat Client Users Guide
The Webchat Client Users Guide contains information for accessing and using the HCL Sametime webchat client.
- Key features in Version 12
  These are the key Webchat client features introduced in Version 12.
- System requirements
  This document provides minimum system requirements for HCL Sametime V12.
- Keyboard shortcuts and other accessibility features
  Accessibility features help users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology products successfully. HCL® strives to provide products with usable access for everyone regardless of age or ability.
- About HCL Sametime
  You can find information about the installed HCL Sametime product on the About window.
- Logging into and out of Sametime chat
  The administrator for your organization provides you with an URL to access Sametime chat. You'll use your login credentials to gain access to chat.
- How do I
  After you log in, you can exchange text chats with your chat partners and more.
- Meetings
  If you are using Sametime Premium, you can create, start, and participate in Sametime meetings.
- Chat task reference
  This reference describes how to perform common Chat tasks.
- Notices

Logging into and out of Sametime chat

The administrator for your organization provides you with an URL to access Sametime chat. You'll use your login credentials to gain access to chat.

About this task

You must use a Chromium-based browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge to access the Sametime chat URL. Internet Explorer and Safari are not supported.

The Sametime chat URL is in the following format:

https://sametime_host/chat/login

Procedure

In a web browser, enter the Sametime chat URL to display the login window.
Type your login credentials in the Username and Password fields.
Click Remember me for future log-ins. Both your user name and password are stored. The next time you login, you can use those credentials without typing them again.
Select your availability status that others see. The default is I am available.
- Available
- Away
- In a meeting
- Do not disturb
After you are logged in, the status displays below your name.
You can add additional text or change the status message text in the Status message field.
Click Login.
After you are logged in, use the menu icon ( ) next to your name to access chat functions.

Contacts

Manage your list of contacts.

Meetings

Manage meetings that you are a member.

Settings

Manage your availability, notifications, and configure the mobile client.

Log Out

Close your webchat session.
To exit webchat, click the menu icon and select Log Out.

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