.IM includes all the standard features of other mainstream messaging services, plus advanced functionality not available anywhere else. The platform includes a plethora of social features that drive usage and promote viral proliferation of your branded service.

Features of Global .IM 2.5.0.13 :

- Customizable user interface, with interchangeable ‘skins’
- Customizable People List with groups and subgroups
- Optional Message logging with search feature and ability export conversations
- Profiles with picture, notes and other personal information
- Interoperability with MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ and the native .IM protocol
- Ability to not have message pop-up on screen when received
- Secure encrypted messaging through the .IM protocol
- Applications menu for quick launch of various local apps
- File Transfer between like networks (e.g. .IM to .IM, MSN to MSN, etc.)
- Category-based chat system, with support for admin and user created rooms
- Server-assisted file transfer (enables offline file transfer – .IM only)
- Web Tabs that display mini web pages directly through client interface
- Complete Drag and Drop environment
- Scrolling News Ticker
- Configurable auto-away messages
- Search on Main Interface
- Support for delivery of banner advertisements
- User and group invite function
- Multiple states of online presence displayed in people list
- Advanced Privacy settings with add-user authorization, block list, permissions, rules