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November 20, 2003
AOL Enables Multiple Login
Posted by Stowe Boyd
AOL has revised their longstanding policy re: AIM multiple login. Formerly, attempting a second login to the system, for example, from a PDA while already logged in on a PC, would lead to the first client being disconnected.
The capability to login on multiple devices offers benefits, such as concurrent support of mobile and stationary devices. Note that when you login multiple locations, all messages will be sent to all clients unless you set the 'Away' flag, as described at an AOL web page.
Multiple login is supported by other IM systems -- like Jabber -- that have a long history with telephony and related mobility solutions. This policy changes demonstrates that AOL has finally accepted the new world of mobility.
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1. Silvercat on November 21, 2003 12:35 PM writes...
As an occasional user of AIM via my phone (let me say now typing on a phone SUCKS) this is fairly important.
Permalink to Comment2. Philip on December 3, 2003 02:13 PM writes...
IMHO, this is a terrible thing! The old way was so much better...I too use a PDA (Treo 600 with a real keyboard) and it was convenient with the "tug of war" method.
When I logged onto Verichat (basically comparable to Trillian for mobile devices) that disabled my desktop AIM client. When I returned to my desk, it automatically logged me off the phone so that it wouldn't vibrate and blink with every incoming message.
At least if AOL is describing this as a new feature, please provide the ability to turn it off if we don't want it. People are also concerned about the security of their conversations.
I can understand why it would be preferable in certain circumstances...JUST LET ME TURN IT OFF!
Phil
Permalink to Comment3. Blah on December 14, 2003 07:09 PM writes...
AOL always had multi login, you could be on both AOL and AIM at the same time. You just couldn't be on 2 AIMs.
Permalink to Comment4. Stowe Boyd on December 16, 2003 09:31 AM writes...
That's what I had intended to mean.
Permalink to Comment5. Michael on February 18, 2004 07:51 PM writes...
Can you be on two AOL logins at the same time? ie:
Permalink to CommentI log in at work and my wife logs into her screen name at home both of us on AOL. If so how do you do it?
6. Stowe Boyd on February 19, 2004 09:51 AM writes...
I can now be logged in as 'boydstowe' at my desktop and 'boydstowe' on my mobile phone.
Permalink to Comment7. Geoff on July 26, 2004 09:19 PM writes...
Please, please, let me turn it off. I leave a machine logged in and then leave ... for days, as I often do, I cannot get it to log off remotely anymore.
Permalink to Comment8. Tony on September 15, 2004 09:29 AM writes...
http://www.aim.com/help_faq/common_problems.adp?aolp=
If you are concerned about an IM you received from AOL System Msg stating that your Screen Name has signed on at multiple locations, read about this feature here. This message is intentional in situations such as the following:
Permalink to Comment• The same Screen Name signs on to both AOL and AIM at the same time.
• The same Screen Name signs on to AIM in multiple locations (8 simultaneous logins are allowed).
• Your Internet provider temporarily disconnects you and assigns you a new IP address.
When you receive this message, you can force your Screen Name to be logged off AIM at the other locations. You cannot cause AOL sessions to be logged off. For instructions, send any message as a reply to AOL System Msg.
If you are concerned that another user may be using your Screen Name, change your password and make sure not to leave your password stored on public computers. AOL users can also change the password they use on AIM at keyword: AIMPASSWORD.
9. Tony on September 15, 2004 09:29 AM writes...
http://www.aim.com/help_faq/common_problems.adp?aolp=
If you are concerned about an IM you received from AOL System Msg stating that your Screen Name has signed on at multiple locations, read about this feature here. This message is intentional in situations such as the following:
Permalink to Comment• The same Screen Name signs on to both AOL and AIM at the same time.
• The same Screen Name signs on to AIM in multiple locations (8 simultaneous logins are allowed).
• Your Internet provider temporarily disconnects you and assigns you a new IP address.
When you receive this message, you can force your Screen Name to be logged off AIM at the other locations. You cannot cause AOL sessions to be logged off. For instructions, send any message as a reply to AOL System Msg.
If you are concerned that another user may be using your Screen Name, change your password and make sure not to leave your password stored on public computers. AOL users can also change the password they use on AIM at keyword: AIMPASSWORD.
10. tina korte on October 5, 2004 03:37 PM writes...
When I receive a notice that I am signed in three time, I'm tol to click here. When I do, I get an error message saying do I mean "is routing". I get these messages several times a week and don't know what to do about it. should I just ignore it as I have been?
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