Step 1

To manually configure your Yahoo instant messenger client click Messenger; then select Connection Preferences.

Step 2

Select Use Proxies. For the HTTP Proxy section you will need to enter localhost as the Server Name. Enter 80 for the Server Port.

Step 3

After changing your connection preferences you will need to sign back in to your messenger client. Click OK to proceed.

Step 4

Simply enter your Yahoo ID and Password to sign back in to begin chatting anonymously.