DWIRC:IRC Client Setup

📘 DWIRC Guides & Tutorials

Guides

• Getting Started
• IRC Client Setup
• Mobile Connection Guide

Security

• Security & SASL Authentication

Channel Management

• Channel Management Tips

📚 Learn to Connect, Secure, and Manage Your IRC Experience

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💻 IRC Client Setup

This guide walks you through connecting to irc.darkworld.network using different IRC clients. You can connect using desktop, mobile, or web-based applications.

🪟 Windows (HexChat or mIRC)

• HexChat

 1. Open HexChat → Networks → Add new network: DarkWorld
 2. Server: irc.darkworld.network/6697
 3. Enable “Use SSL”  
 4. Auto-join channels: #DarkWorld, #Help 
 5. Save and connect.

• mIRC

 1. Options → Servers → Add new entry  
 2. Server: irc.darkworld.network | Port: 6697
 3. Check “SSL” → OK → Connect  

🐧 Linux (Irssi / Weechat)

• Irssi

1. /server add -auto -ssl irc.darkworld.network 6697
2. /connect irc.darkworld.network

• Weechat

1. /server add DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network/6697 -ssl
2. /connect DarkWorld

🍎 macOS

• Textual is a popular IRC client for macOS that supports SSL, authentication, and multiple networks. Follow the steps below to connect to irc.darkworld.network securely.

1. Open Textual.
2. From the menu bar, go to Server → Connect to Server….
3. Click “Add New Server” and enter the following connection details:

Setting	Value
Server Address	irc.darkworld.network
Port	6697 (SSL enabled)
Nickname	Your preferred nickname (e.g. Nick)
Username	Optional – your IRC handle
Real Name	Optional description or your name
SSL/TLS	✅ Enabled (recommended)
Channels to Join	#DarkWorld or #DWBouncers

• LimeChat is a lightweight IRC client available for macOS and Windows. It supports SSL, multiple networks, and automatic NickServ authentication.

1. Open LimeChat.
2. From the menu bar, go to Server → Add Server.
3. Enter the following information:

Setting	Value
Server Address	irc.darkworld.network
Port	6697 (SSL enabled)
Nickname	Your chosen nickname (e.g. Nick)
Username	Optional – your IRC handle
Real Name	Optional – description or your name
SSL/TLS	✅ Checked (recommended)
Auto-join Channels	#DarkWorld, #DWBouncers

💡 Tip

For security and auto-login, enable SASL (see DWIRC:Security & SASL Auth).

📱 Next Step

→ If you’re connecting from mobile, see DWIRC:Mobile Connection Guide.

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