The Windows Live Messenger IM Control enables Web sites to show the presence of Windows Live™ Messenger users and lets site visitors engage in instant messaging conversations with the Messenger users. A Web site can invite its users to share their Messenger presence and exchange messages with visitors to the site. When a site hosts the Windows Live Messenger IM Control, site visitors can send instant messages to Messenger users directly from the browser without installing the Windows Live Messenger desktop client on their computers.

 Requirements

The following browsers are supported for use with the Windows Live Messenger IM Control:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6; Windows Internet Explorer 7; Internet Explorer 8
  
• Firefox 1.5; Firefox 2.0; Firefox 3.0 on Windows®
  
• Firefox 1.5; Firefox 2.0; Firefox 3.0 on Macintosh OS X
  

Note:
A user is required to have a Windows Live ID to enable the IM Control. This can be obtained by visiting the Windows Live page.

Important:
Users must enable JavaScript in order for the IM Control to work.

 See Also

Concepts

Delegated Authentication with the Windows Live Messenger IM Control
What's New with the Windows Live Messenger IM Control