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You can connect using desktop, mobile, or web-based applications. | You can connect using desktop, mobile, or web-based applications. | ||
== 🪟 Windows (HexChat or mIRC) == | |||
* '''[https://hexchat.github.io/ HexChat]''' | |||
* '''HexChat''' | |||
1. Open HexChat → Networks → Add new network: <code>DarkWorld</code> | 1. Open HexChat → Networks → Add new network: <code>DarkWorld</code> | ||
2. Server: <code>irc.darkworld.network/6697</code> | 2. Server: <code>irc.darkworld.network/6697</code> | ||
3. Enable | 3. Enable "Use SSL" | ||
4. Auto-join channels: <code>#DarkWorld</code>, <code>#Help</code> | 4. Auto-join channels: <code>#DarkWorld</code>, <code>#Help</code> | ||
5. Save and connect. | 5. Save and connect. | ||
* '''mIRC''' | * '''[https://www.mirc.com/ mIRC]''' | ||
1. Options → Servers → Add new entry | 1. Options → Servers → Add new entry | ||
2. Server: <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> | Port: 6697 | 2. Server: <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> | Port: 6697 | ||
3. Check | 3. Check "SSL" → OK → Connect | ||
== 🐧 Linux (Irssi / Weechat) == | == 🐧 Linux (Irssi / Weechat) == | ||
* ''' | * '''[https://irssi.org/ Irssi]''' | ||
<pre>/server add -auto -ssl irc.darkworld.network 6697 | |||
/connect irc.darkworld.network</pre> | |||
* '''[https://weechat.org/ Weechat]''' | |||
<pre>/server add DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network/6697 -ssl | |||
/connect DarkWorld</pre> | |||
== 🍎 macOS == | == 🍎 macOS == | ||
* '''Textual''' is a popular IRC client for macOS that supports SSL, authentication, and multiple networks. Follow the steps below to connect to <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> securely. | * '''[https://www.codeux.com/textual/ Textual]''' is a popular IRC client for macOS that supports SSL, authentication, and multiple networks. Follow the steps below to connect to <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> securely. | ||
# Open Textual. | # Open Textual. | ||
# From the menu bar, go to '''Server → Connect to Server…'''. | # From the menu bar, go to '''Server → Connect to Server…'''. | ||
# Click | # Click "Add New Server" and enter the following connection details: | ||
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* '''LimeChat''' is a lightweight IRC client available for macOS and Windows. It supports SSL, multiple networks, and automatic NickServ authentication. | * '''[https://limechat.net/ LimeChat]''' is a lightweight IRC client available for macOS and Windows. It supports SSL, multiple networks, and automatic NickServ authentication. | ||
# Open LimeChat. | # Open LimeChat. | ||
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== 💡 Tip == | == 💡 Tip == | ||
For security and auto-login, enable SASL (see [[DWIRC:Security & SASL Auth]]). | For security and auto-login, enable SASL (see [[DWIRC:Security & SASL Auth]]). | ||
== 📱 Next Step == | == 📱 Next Step == | ||
→ If | → If you're connecting from mobile, see [[DWIRC:Mobile Connection Guide]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:31, 5 June 2026
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📚 Learn to Connect, Secure, and Manage Your IRC Experience
💻 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)
1. Open HexChat → Networks → Add new network:DarkWorld2. Server:irc.darkworld.network/66973. Enable "Use SSL" 4. Auto-join channels:#DarkWorld,#Help5. Save and connect.
1. Options → Servers → Add new entry
2. Server: irc.darkworld.network | Port: 6697
3. Check "SSL" → OK → Connect
🐧 Linux (Irssi / Weechat)
/server add -auto -ssl irc.darkworld.network 6697 /connect irc.darkworld.network
/server add DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network/6697 -ssl /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.networksecurely.
- Open Textual.
- From the menu bar, go to Server → Connect to Server….
- Click "Add New Server" and enter the following connection details:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server Address | irc.darkworld.network
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| Port | 6697 (SSL enabled)
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| Nickname | Your preferred nickname (e.g. Nick)
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| 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.
- Open LimeChat.
- From the menu bar, go to Server → Add Server.
- Enter the following information:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server Address | irc.darkworld.network
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| 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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