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AIM Commands and IM Numbers
The AIM text messaging service and Buddy List is managed using AIM commands. Both the buddies in your Buddy List and AIM commands (e.g. Sign On, Sign Off, Set Alert etc.) are assigned an IM number. For example, to execute a command like Sign Off, you send a message to the AIM-SignOff command number 4647.

List of AIM Commands and IM Numbers
AIM Command IM Number Description
AIM-SignOn 4646 Sign-On: Use to sign on to the AIM service. Send a text message using the format screenname (space) password to this number. If your screen name contains spaces, do not type them. Your password is case sensitive.
AIM-SignOff 4647 Sign-Off: Use to sign off the AIM service. Send a blank text message (or type the word "off" if necessary) to this number.
AIM-Add 4648 Add Buddy: Use to add a screen name to your Buddy List. Send a text message specifying the screen name to this number.
AIM-Delete 4649 Delete Buddy: Use to delete a screen name from your Buddy List. Send a text message specifying the screen name to this number.
AIM-Buddies 4650 Buddy List: Use to get a list of your buddies and their status. Send a blank text message (or type the work "list" if necessary) to this number.
AIM-SetAlert 4651 Set Alert: Use to set a permanent alert when a buddy comes online. Send a text message specifying the screen name to this number. To remove the alert, send a text message specifying the screen name to this number.
AIM-Block 4652 Block Messages: Use to block messages from another AIM user. Send a text message specifying the screen name to this number.
AIM-Settings 4653 Settings: Use to get a list your AIM commands, Buddy List screen names, and their IM numbers. Send a blank text message (or type the word "help" if necessary) to this number.
AIM-SendTo 4654 Send To: Use to start a conversation with other AIM users who are not saved in your Buddy List. Send a text message using the format screenname: message to this number. To receive a list of screen names with their temporary IM numbers, send a blank text message (or type a space if necessary) to this number.
AIM-Mobile 4655 Mobile: This command is used by the system only.
AIM-Allow 4656 Allow: Use to remove a block from a screen name. Send a text message specifying the screen name to this number.
AIM-Unlisted1 through AIM-Unlisted5 4631-4635 Send Unlisted: Temporary IM numbers assigned to screen names not saved in your Buddy List. These numbers are automatically assigned when you receive a message from an unlisted Aim user. To send a new message to the screen name, send a text message to this number. (Note: If the screen name sends you a message, you don't need to specify this number - just use Reply.)

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