I have never gotten this IChat to work!

Anyone can help?  It asks for a password that I have no idea what it is, and not sure how to delete and start over…. Just can not figure it out...

Hi,
iChat can connect to the AIM Servers with a vaild AIM Name.
These include Names from Apple that end in @mac.com or @me.com (if you sign up for either of these they are automatically Valid AIM screen name as well as Apple IDs)
From iChat 3 it has also be able to use Jabber Names (IDs)
Registering an AIM Name can be done form here using the Get a Screen Name top right.
Near there is also a Sign In place which if you have a AIM name and have forgotten it's password will lead on to Recover it.
Normally you will have linked another Email address for Recovery purposes.
IF it is an Apple @Mac.com or MobileMe (@me.com) name then go here for Password Recovery
iForgot
The Adding an Account Process.
Open iChat
Go to the iChat Menu > Preferences Accounts
Click on the + Button and it will open the Add New Account Pane
In the top Item use th Drop down that appears to select the type of account/Screen name you want to add (Presuming AIM, @Mac.com or MobileMe)
Type in the first part (preceding any @whatever) as the software adds @Mac.com or @Me.com as required/selected.
Type in Password.
Click Done.
If you don't add the pass word here iChat will ask for it each time you start iChat and the account tries to Login.
it can be added at that point.
It is late where I am and I will not see any replies for a while (about 16 hours at least)
More detail about the name you are trying to enter and how (what steps) would be useful.
Note:- Apple IDs that are not based on the two email looking ones above are not valid in iChat. (i.e based on an External Email or simple name to enter Apple Support Communities or iTunes).
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