After installing the Jabber application, it is recommended that you review the application settings to ensure they match your use case.
Settings to alter after installation:
On Windows, click on the Settings gear in the top-right corner to open Settings.
On Mac, find Jabber in the menu bar that sits at the top of your screen. Choose Settings.
Note: Click Apply after you make changes. If you click Okay, the Settings menu will close.
- In General, you may want to start Jabber when your computer turns on.
- In the Audio tab, you may set the default audio devices for Jabber.
- In the Advanced tab, you may also set the order of preference of your available audio devices.
- In the Video tab, you may set the default video device for Jabber.
- In the Advanced tab, you may also set the order of preference of your available video devices.
- In the Calls tab, you may set your preference for starting your camera with calls. This only applies when calling other computer users, not landline or cell phone users.
- In the Notifications tab, you may disable incoming call notifications on your computer. You may also make the notifications appear in the bottom-left instead of the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Here, you may also set your ringtone. - In the Accounts tab, please enter your NetID credentials into the Voicemail section in order to access your voicemail on your computer.
- In the Appearance tab, you may set your application to the Dark theme. This will make the application easier on your eyes in a darker room setting.
- If you would like to hide the Jabber icon that now resides at the side of your screen, uncheck Show docked window in the View menu:
