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Hey,

I think I started a thread in the wrong place (Internet Explorer forum) so I'm posting it here since I cannot move the other one.

I got a gmail account lately and tried to log in on msn messenger and it doesn't work. Many of my friends did it but it doesn't work with me. Does anyone know what is the problem?

thx in advance,

Mat

Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2
MSN messenger 6.2.0137

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Short summary and what actually happens (for and others)
You can use a Gmail address as your MSN/Passport/Windows Live sign‑in, but you must create a Microsoft account that uses that Gmail address — that Microsoft identity is what Messenger accepts, not Google’s authentication directly. Registering creates a Microsoft sign‑in name (your Gmail address) and a Microsoft password; Messenger will only accept those Microsoft credentials. (support.microsoft.com)

Common reasons registration/sign‑in fails (for and )
The usual problems are: the Microsoft registration wasn’t verified (check spam/junk for the confirmation message and enter the code), the wrong password/alias is being used, or Microsoft has held the account for security checks. If you don’t get the verification code, follow Microsoft’s verification troubleshooting steps and the sign‑in helper. Also be aware that browser/cookie or security software settings can block the sign‑up flow. (support.microsoft.com)

Why “Go to my inbox” opens Outlook (for ) and how to fix it
That Messenger link will open whatever mail handler the system or Messenger is configured to use (Hotmail/Outlook webmail or the default mail client on XP). On Windows XP you change the default mail program from Internet Options → Programs (or Control Panel → Set Program Access and Defaults) so “mail” links go where you want. If you want Gmail in a desktop client, set or install a Gmail‑aware client and make it the default. (flylib.com)

Extra tips and reassurances (for , , )
Registering your Gmail as a Microsoft account does not move your mail to Hotmail or start sending Hotmail spam to your Gmail — it only makes that address a Microsoft sign‑in name and contact point for account messages. If sign‑in still fails after verifying the account, check local firewall/proxy/antivirus that might block Messenger and use Microsoft’s sign‑in troubleshooter or create a fresh Microsoft account alias to test. (support.microsoft.com)

Short checklist to try now

  1. Confirm the Microsoft verification email arrived and use that account/password.
  2. Enable/allow cookies and disable strict privacy blockers while registering.
  3. Change the default mail handler if “Go to my inbox” opens the wrong client.
  4. If all else fails, use Microsoft’s sign‑in helper or create a new Microsoft account with the Gmail address and try signing into Messenger with those credentials. (support.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for PoA

To log into msn messenger with gmail account, first you have to register an account at After reigstering, you should be able to log in.

Hope it helps.

Member Avatar for Ravi53

Hi, I did register but on my msn messenger it say "Go to my email inbox" and when I click it, it takes me to outlook. how do I fix that? Plz help.

Member Avatar for epsos

i dont think there is a fix for this as the go to my inbox is for hotmail i downloaded my gmailk notifier amazing piece of software if i do say so

i gt my invites 4 days after getting my account gt 6 all u have 2 do 2 get em is use ur account alot

i may be wrong about the inbox but i think that is the reason so i set my hotmail up in outlook and my gmail as the notifier sorry if this is no help im a novice

Member Avatar for alc6379

Why even try to do that? Gmail has a notifier now, and it's going to be less of a "Shoehorn" approach than trying to get it working with MSN Messenger.

Member Avatar for serfurj

To log into msn messenger with gmail account, first you have to register an account at After reigstering, you should be able to log in.

Hope it helps.

if i register my gmail account here, will i get all the junk mail that hotmail users get?

Member Avatar for baby.princess15

i cant get my account to register. and after trying a lot of times to get the last bar on the register sheet ( e-mail address) i closed it.. and now it said that i registered it and i got all the e-amils sayin i did to. But i still cant go on msn messenger can anyone help me please

Member Avatar for CraZ

if i register my gmail account here, will i get all the junk mail that hotmail users get?

It will just setup a passport for your email to work with msn. You wont receive any junk from hotmail.

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