How to connect to IRC using mIRC

The first step to perform is to download the client which can be found at www.mIRC.com.

Next, install the program and run it. Close the window that immediately pops up. (unless you feel like registering mIRC or are interested in reading the introduction.)

The next screen to pop up should look like this:

If for some reason this screen does not pop-up or you close it, you can go to "File > Options" (alt+O), or click the following button:

Fill out the info as you feel fit; you do not have to put your real name or your real e-mail address if you don't want to. After filling the info out you will need to add the server we are located on. This is done so by clicking the "Add" button next to the server options in the picture above. The picture below shows you how you should fill out the info in the window that pops up.



Now that you've got the info filled out click "Add" now hit the "Connect to IRC" button. If you manage to connect correctly a window should now pop up with a list of channels displayed in it as pictured below.

The first thing you should do is add #MAHQ to the list. Simply type #MAHQ in the box and press "Add." Feel free to add your own channels or delete the other channels on the list. After getting your channels folder to your liking highlight #MAHQ and and click "Join."

If you followed the steps correctly, you should now be in #MAHQ's chat channel. Now that you're on IRC you can familiarize yourself with the commands by checking our IRC commands guide.

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