How do you set things up so you are signed in MSN Messenger using two different accounts at the same time? I have an account with my new friends, but I also have an account that I use with others that I want to talk to at the same time.
You're not alone. I get this question frequently. Sadly, MSN Messenger, or it's lesser twin Windows Messenger, simply don't allow you to do this. At least not directly.
But, as they say, we have ways of letting you talk.
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MSN Messenger only allows you to run once instance at a time, and that one instance can only log in as a single user. The same is true for Windows Messenger. The upshot is that each of these simply cannot use multiple accounts at the same time.
At least not on their own.
And therein lies the answer.
You can run MSN Messenger at the same time as Windows Messenger, and each could be logged into a different account. Or for that matter, you could use MSN's web-based messenger service in addition to either, or both, of the instant messaging applications.
Or, you could use Trillian, Gaim or perhaps other IM clients. Trillian and Gaim are multi-protocol instant messaging clients that allow you to use a single program to talk to MSN, AIM, Yahoo and other IM buddies. These can be run along side the IM clients mentioned so far, so you could, for example, use Trillian to talk using one account, and MSN Messenger to talk using another.
And finally, Trillian actually supports multiple accounts natively. You can configure it with two (or presumably more) MSN identities, and chat at the same time using both.
You can even chat with yourself, if that kind of thing appeals to you.
Related:
Ask Leo! - What's the difference between MSN Messenger, Windows Messenger, and Windows Messenger?
Ask Leo! - Can I use more than one instant messaging service using only one client?
Ask Leo! - Can I run two versions of MSN messenger at the same?
Article C2617 - April 8, 2006
Ok I Wanna Noe How To Sign In Multiple Accounts.
I Have Downloaded Messenger Plus Live And I Have Gone In To Preferences And Clicked Allow Me To Connect To Multiple Accounts.
But After Doing All That.. What Do I Do Next?!
Please Help!
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Posted by: nubious at September 17, 2008 8:52 PMI have installed the MSN SHELL to sign multiple MSN accounts. However, there is a error said that this software cant support WIN32 application? How so I solve this problem? HELP!!
Posted by: Jasmine at October 6, 2008 2:55 AMi want to use MSN messenger but do not have an account
Posted by: amlia at October 22, 2008 2:23 PMHow do I link multiple msn messenger accounts?
Posted by: Koji at February 13, 2009 5:31 AMI have two Windows Live IDs on domains:
HotMail.com and Live.jp
I would like logon to the Hotmail Messenger Account with my Live.jp account. Is that possible?
well i remember once i dounble clicked on windows live messenger and two sign in screens popped up so ive been signing into 2 msn accounts since
Posted by: jordan at March 11, 2009 4:12 PMhey i wolud like to find out how to chat on msn
Posted by: kristy ann at May 1, 2009 10:11 AM1) Install msn plus
Posted by: Enzo at May 27, 2009 9:38 PM2) when install finish launch yr msn, click on the plus! tab.
3) select preference and options
4) a window widown will pop out, at there select the customize! tab
5) check the all me to connect to several account.
6) now u can launch muti msn by simpily double click the msn exe program.