iChat: "Unable to log in to AIM proxy" Alert

Symptom

When going online in iChat an alert appears with this message:

"Unable to log in to AIM proxy. Check the proxy settings in the Accounts section of iChat preferences."

Solution

iChat can use SOCKS 4, SOCKS 5 and HTTPS proxies.

To configure iChat to use such a proxy server:

1. Choose iChat > Preferences.

2. Click Accounts.

3. Click on the Server Settings button.

Note: iChat does not work with proxy servers that require authentication (user name and password.)