---
title: "Jabber settings"
slug: "jabber-settings"
tags: ["Totara Platform", "Reference", "Site Administrator"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:41Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:41Z
canonical: "totara.help/jabber-settings"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Jabber settings

In order to use Jabber ([jabber.org](http://jabber.org/)) alongside your Totara site, you will need to enter the details of your Jabber server so the LMS can connect. See our guidance on [configuring message outputs.](/totara-20/docs/configure-message-output)

| **Setting** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Jabber host | The server (full hostname) to connect to send Jabber message notifications. |
| Jabber server | XMPP host ID (can be left empty if the same as Jabber host). |
| Jabber user name | The user name to use when connecting to your Jabber server. |
| Jabber password | The password to use when connecting to your Jabber server. |
| Jabber port | Defaults to 5222. |

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