What is a nickname?

If you are familiar with computers, you have probably noticed that computers tend to give short 'names' to virtually anything. For instance, you refer to word processor documents by 'filenames'.

PopMessenger operates in a similar manner. 'Nicknames' are used to identify people on the network. You would use a nickname to address the particular person (e.g. for sending him a message).

To avoid difficulties, only one person can use a particular name at a time on a network.

By default, PopMessenger uses your computer name (taken from 'Network Neighborhood') and random numbers as your nickname. However you can change it easily.

How do I change my nickname?

Put the mouse cursor in the edit field under 'Your nickname' label. Edit your nickname and press the [Enter] button on your keyboard.

Help Contents

Getting Started
»	Describing main window controls
»	Describing menu items
»	Users groups
Sending messages
»	How to send a chat message?
»	How to send private message?
»	How to send broadcast message?
»	What is the Offline Message?
File Transfer
»	Sending file
»	Receiving file
Messages History
»	What is the Messages History?
»	Offline Messages History
»	How to save and print History's entries?
PopMessenger Options
»	User Info
»	General Settings
»	User Status Settings
»	Connections
»	Sounds
»	History
»	Interface Settings
Miscellaneous
»	Nickname
»	Using the keyboard: HotKeys
Other issues
»	License
»	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)