open source chat server

Openfire is an open source chat server by using this one create our own messenger like gtalk,yahoo messenger. file transfer,voice chat more interesting options are there. This app not only limit to LAN(intranet)  it was also used through internet. mobile app messenger also there for the 'openfire'.
i will show and explain the step by step process of  installation and configuration.


 1. It will support the all linux version. I will show the installation and configuration in Centos 6.5.


Before going to installation of openfire setup first check and install the 'java'. after complete the java installation.Please proceed  with below steps.

2. Download the openfire setup from below url.

# wget http://download.igniterealtime.org/openfire/openfire-3.8.2-1.i386.rpm

3. Install the 'openfire' using RPM.

# rpm -ivh openfire-3.8.2-1.i386.rpm

4. Start the openfire service.

# service openfire start

5. Create the mysql database and use.

# mysql -uroot -p
mysql> CREATE DATABASE openfire;
mysql> GRANT ALL on openfire.* to 'openfire'@localhost IDENTIFIED BY 'secretpassword';
mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

6. Openfire by default work on port 9090.to access the openfire in browser by below 

URL: http://svr1.example.com:9090/ or URL: http://ip:9090/(URL: http://127.0.0.1:9090/

7. After login to the web console its open the configuration wizard.follow the wizard and complete the configuration

8. After completing the wizard configuration. Please login to the admin console.to create the user by 

click on the 'user/group' -> user-> createnewuser.

9. By using this web console your able manage server settings,plugins,group..etc. up to now openfire server configuration completed.

10. Access this app over mobile and internet by below configuration.

Configure the openfire setup on public ip and assign that public ip to the public domain by using this

domain you are able to connect to this app any where.

11. Desktop client messenger configuration.

Download the spark client from below ulr.

http://download.igniterealtime.org/spark/spark_2_6_3.exe 

install the downloaded .exe file in desktop and configure the client by click on spark and 

 provide created username,password and server details and enjoy the chat and file transfer.

12. mobile client for openfire .

This messenger app not only permitted to Desktop it is also available on mobile for android,windows,ios.

Android : xabber,IM+ on google play store

Windows : IM+  on nokia store

Ios     : IM+  on  apple play store