An IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client is a program that a user can install on their computer and it sends and receives messages to and from an IRC server. It simply connects you to a global network of IRC servers and enables one-on-one and group communication.
How do I setup an IRC client?
How to Set Up and Use Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
- Step 1 Download & Install XChat. GNU/Linux users, download XChat from here.
- Step 2 Configure XChat and Connect to a Channel.
- Step 3 Register a Nickname.
How do I connect to IRC port?
Connect to an IRC Network
- Press on the + in the top left corner.
- Press Add Network and select the IRC network from the list you would like to join or press Custom Network and enter the details.
- Enter the name of the chat room you would like to join or select the chat room(s) from the list and then press Join.
How do I run a mIRC?
Run mIRC by double-clicking on the mIRC icon on your desktop or in your Windows Start menu. You should then see the Connect window below which you can use to connect to IRC. You will need to enter something for your Full Name and Email Address. These do not have to be your real full name and email address.
How do I install IRC?
What is IRC port?
IRC is a plaintext protocol that is officially assigned port 194, according to IANA. However, running the service on this port requires running it with root-level permissions, which is inadvisable. As a result, the well-known port for IRC is 6667, which is a high-number port that does not require elevated privileges.
What is XChat for Linux?
XChat is a free and open source IRC client for Linux. Its main features include public and private IRC chatroom channels, simultaneous connections through tabs, file transfers, channel favorites, proxy support, auto-joining of channels, user scripts and support for chatroom specific commands. To install XChat in Ubuntu, run the command below:
How do I enter a command in XChat?
All commands are entered into the text area at the bottom of the interface : We simply type te commands there and press enter. Of course this area is also where you enter text messages when you participate in a chat. How does XChat know the difference between a command and a chat message?
What is HexChat for Ubuntu?
HexChat is a fork of Xchat, mainly created to provide free and open source builds for Windows. While XChat builds for Linux are free, you have to purchase a license to use XChat on Windows. To install HexChat in Ubuntu, run the command below:
How does XChat know when someone has joined a channel?
This is how XChat notifies you that there is activity in that channel that you have not yet read. If a channel name is colored dark brown then this means someone has left the chat. If the channel name is blue then someone has joined the channel.
