# AIM Client Configuration

This guide explains how to configure a Windows AIM clients to connect to Retro AIM Server.

1. At the sign-on screen, click `Setup`.
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2. Under the `Sign On/Off` category, click `Connection`.
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3. In the `Host` field, enter the value of `OSCAR_HOST` found in `config/settings`. In the `Port` field, enter the
   value of `BOS_PORT` found in `config/settings`.
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4. Click OK and sign in to AIM!