What is "Aska" and how to use it

There are many different Internet resources with which you can exchange messages between network users. Probably the most "ancient" of them is "Aska". Competitors slightly pressed it, thanks to the significantly expanded functionality of their products, yet it remains very popular and common. Why? Because of its unloaded and simplicity. Let's take a closer look at what "Aska" is, how to install it and how to use it.

General idea of the program

Especially popular this messenger has in adolescents, for which it is very important to have the opportunity to communicate without breaks and boundaries. Installing the application on your phone / smartphone, and then connecting your device to the Internet, they get this opportunity. You can be connected from any part of the globe where there is a network. Users connect to each other using a server to which each instant messenger is directly connected. Being interested in the question of what "Aska" is, you can find out that this program is used not only for entertainment, many companies use it to communicate with their customers. A significant part of the online store management consultancy is provided through this application. In this way, the working capacity of employees is increased, since it is easier to type than to communicate over the telephone, besides, there is the opportunity to advise several people at the same time. It's economical, since talking on the phone costs money, and using "ICQ" is free.

Installing "ICQ" on the computer

Our application is working on the ICQ protocol (I seek you - "I'm looking for you"). Download it, preferably from the official site, run the installation file. The first window will appear, which can be in English. In the top line, click the triangle and select your language. Next, you need to be very careful, because you can easily get to your computer a few extra browser bars, toolbars, and the browser itself will be replaced. You will be asked to install additional software, which is absolutely not necessary. Refuse, choose the second option, remove all the checkmarks from all the lines. Installation will begin, in a minute click on "Done". Everything, "ICQ" on the computer is installed. Now you need to register in this service.

Registration ICQ and receiving ICQ numbers

The procedure is fast enough and simple, but you need to be careful not to drag it out. Running the program, we see in it the inscription "Registration", click on it. A window will open in which you need to fill in all the fields. We enter the valid email address, after a short time we receive on it a UIN - a unique identification number, something resembling a telephone number. Now you can give it to your friends and acquaintances so that they add you to contacts. The same thing you do yourself, when someone gives their UIN. You can see your number in your personal profile. It is advisable to write it down somewhere, so you do not have to re-register after a while.

Functional messenger

We figured out what "Aska" is. On the Internet you can find a lot of different information about this program. About how it works. Let us also dwell on this in brief. But first we will understand the functional features of the application.

1. Users with the same name can be online at the same time, regardless of the number.
2. You can always see if your friends and acquaintances are online.
3. As already mentioned, communication takes place directly, without the use of intermediate servers. In real time: did not have time to send a message - immediately received a response.
4. There is an opportunity to search for users on the desired characteristics - both basic and additional.
5. Without any problems, send a message to the user who is offline. And be sure that he will get it right away as soon as he goes online.
6. Communicate when you are comfortable, without breaking off from the main things. There is no need to "sit" constantly on the channel.
7. If desired, keep complete confidentiality or correspond with your favorite users.
8. Organize a mini-chat, both with one user and with several.
9. Bring intrusive contacts into the so-called "black list" and forget about them forever.
10. Send photos, files, voice messages to each other. Just do not forget to specify the correct folder to save them.

Description of the work of the messenger

What is "ICQ"? This program has many different settings and for every taste - from the color of the application itself to the avatar. At the first start, configure it for yourself and work. If you do not change the settings, then "ICQ" will start with the computer and it will safely doze in its corner. But as soon as you go online, how all your contacts receive notification from the server about it, and you yourself - messages sent while offline. However, you can send files only if both people are online. Be sure to observe all the precautions, as there may be a virus or trojan along with the file. It is best to receive any information through the mail. Users who have "ICQ" on their computers can communicate with each other in a voice. This requires headphones and a microphone.

"ICQ" on the phone

With the development of technology, it became possible to install similar software on mobile phones, smartphones and tablets for various platforms. What is "ICQ" on the phone, what is different from the usual? You need to contact the appropriate store, for example, the AppStore for the iPhone or the Play Market for Android. Download the latest version, install it. In the event that you already have your own UIN, you just need to enter it, and that's it. Registration through the phone is almost the same as in the previous case. The difference is that the registration takes place a little differently. Instead of the e-mail address, enter the number of the active mobile phone. On it you will receive an identification number. Enter it in the required field, and then you can chat with your friends. Now you can contact me at any time, from any place. Photographed Eiffel Tower in Paris or Charles Bridge in Prague - then send it to friends and friends, let them envy you. Functionality "ICQ" for a smartphone is similar to the computer version.