Linked screen names in AIM

With the AIM software, you can have more than one screen name active for IM sessions. To do this, you must first register additional AIM or AOL screen names. If you already have additional screen names, you do not need to register a new one to use this feature.

Link a screen name

If you want to have multiple screen names signed on to receive instant messages during the same AIM session, you can link the screen names.

1. Sign on to the AIM software.
2. On the Buddy List window, click the Edit menu, then click Settings...
3. Click the Buddy List tab.
4. Under Linked Screen Names: click the Manage Linked Screen Names link.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to link the screen names.
6. Close the AIM software, then sign back in with your screen name to activate the linked screen name. All linked screen names will now be available to use in your IM session.

Unlink a screen name

If you no longer want a screen name linked to the same instant message session, you can unlink it.

1. Sign on to the AIM software.
2. On the Buddy List window, click the Edit menu, then click Settings...
3. Click the Buddy List tab.
4. Under Linked Screen Names:, click the Manage Linked Screen Names link.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to link the screen names.
6. Close the AIM software, then sign back in with your screen name to deactivate the linked screen name.