How do I add a Windows Live contact to my Messenger list?
Last Updated: October 21, 2009
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To add a Windows Live™ contact your Messenger list:

  1. Find Contacts on the left side of the page.
  2. To the right of Contacts, click Add.

    The "Add Contact" window opens.

  3. In the "Y! Messenger" box in the middle, type your Windows Live contact’s ID, choose "Windows Live (MSN)" from the pull-down menu.
  4. Click Save

Notes: To start chatting, your Windows Live friend must first accept your invitation. They must also be using the latest version of Windows Live Messenger. Windows Live IDs include email addresses with the following domains:

  • Hotmail
  • MSN
  • Live

For instructions on adding Windows Live contacts while using Yahoo! Mail Classic click here.

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