PetalTXT — ICQ-style chat for the Tildeverse

Trillian 0.721 — connect to PetalTXT

Trillian 0.721’s ICQ plugin speaks OSCAR. You can set a custom login host/port directly in the account settings.

  1. Open Trillian. Right-click the tray icon (or use the main window menu) → Preferences or Manage Connections.
    Screenshot placeholder — Trillian menu → Preferences
    Open Preferences/Connections to access account settings.
  2. Add an ICQ connection (or select your existing ICQ entry and click Edit).
    Screenshot placeholder — Add ICQ account
    Add a new ICQ account or select an existing one to edit.
  3. Enter your UIN and Password, then continue to the advanced/server settings.
    Screenshot placeholder — UIN & Password fields
    Make sure your UIN and password are correct before proceeding.
  4. Open the Advanced / Server section for that ICQ account and set:
    • Server: icq.petaltxt.me
    • Port: 5190
    • TLS/SSL: Optional (enable only if available/needed for your build)
    Screenshot placeholder — Server & Port fields
    Enter the host and port exactly as shown above.
  5. (Optional) Review any proxy/connection options. Most setups should use No Proxy.
    Screenshot placeholder — Proxy settings (optional)
    Only configure a proxy if you know you need one.
  6. Save and connect. You should see the ICQ service go online.
    Screenshot placeholder — Connected/online state
    Once connected, your ICQ status should show as Online.

Troubleshooting

Need help? Email ops@petaltxt.me with your client version and a brief description of the issue.