HC Messenger (HCM)

We are pleased to announce the launch of our instant messenger (beta version). Please note that this is a premium service only. The HC Messenger will be referred to as "HCM" throughout the site.

Important! Before you start using the HCM, please read the following:

• When you click to launch the messenger, it will automatically log you in. Please note that this process may take a few seconds, thus do not close the log in window before you are logged in to HCM. If you have installed a pop-up blocker, make sure it is disabled (depending on the type of pop-up blocker, holding down the 'CTRL' key may temporarily disable the pop-up block).
  
  
• When you are logged in you will see a list of all the members who are logged in to HCM.
  
  
• If you want to instant message a member, simply click on the profile and then click the chat session icon on the right side.
  
  
• If you want to view a member profile, click the "View profile" icon on the right side.
  
  
• When a member requests a chat session you will receive a pop-up message that asks if you want to join the session. Click "yes" and you will initiate the chat. Click "no" to deny chat session.
  
  
• You may set your HCM status to either "online", "away", "busy", or "invisible". Your status will be reflected when members view your profile on the site.
  
  
• If you log out of HoustonConnect.com, you can still be logged in to the HCM and vice versa. Thus, if you are logged in to both the site and the messenger, you need to log out of both in order to disconnect completely from HoustonConnect.com.

Technical FAQ

If you have any technical questions or need additional information regarding setting up the instant messenger, please click here.