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= | = 🧭 Getting Started on DWIRC = | ||
Welcome to the '''DarkWorld IRC Network''' — a global online community built around real-time chat and collaboration. | |||
This guide will help you understand what IRC is, how it works, and how to connect safely. | |||
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== | == 💡 What is IRC? == | ||
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a communication protocol that allows users to join channels and chat in real-time. | |||
It’s fast, lightweight, and highly customizable — perfect for communities and tech enthusiasts. | |||
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== | == 🌐 DWIRC Network Overview == | ||
* **Server Address:** irc.darkworld.network | |||
* **Ports:** 6667 (non-SSL), 6697 (SSL recommended) | |||
* **Website:** https://darkworld.network | |||
* **Help Channel:** #Help | |||
* **Community Lounge:** #DarkWorld | |||
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== | == 🚀 How to Join == | ||
[[DWIRC: | 1. Install an IRC client (see [[DWIRC:IRC Client Setup]]) | ||
2. Connect to: | |||
<code>irc.darkworld.network +6697</code> | |||
3. Choose a nickname, for example: | |||
<code>/nick YourName</code> | |||
4. Register your nickname with NickServ: | |||
<code>/msg NickServ REGISTER password you@example.com</code> | |||
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== | == ✅ After Connecting == | ||
* Identify every time you join IRC: | |||
<code>/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password</code> | |||
* Join the main channels: | |||
<code>/join #DarkWorld</code> | |||
<code>/join #Help</code> | |||
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== | == 🛠 Next Steps == | ||
[[DWIRC: | → Continue with [[DWIRC:IRC Client Setup]] to learn how to set up your preferred client. | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 21 October 2025
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🧭 Getting Started on DWIRC
Welcome to the DarkWorld IRC Network — a global online community built around real-time chat and collaboration. This guide will help you understand what IRC is, how it works, and how to connect safely.
💡 What is IRC?
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a communication protocol that allows users to join channels and chat in real-time. It’s fast, lightweight, and highly customizable — perfect for communities and tech enthusiasts.
🌐 DWIRC Network Overview
- **Server Address:** irc.darkworld.network
- **Ports:** 6667 (non-SSL), 6697 (SSL recommended)
- **Website:** https://darkworld.network
- **Help Channel:** #Help
- **Community Lounge:** #DarkWorld
🚀 How to Join
1. Install an IRC client (see DWIRC:IRC Client Setup) 2. Connect to:
irc.darkworld.network +6697
3. Choose a nickname, for example:
/nick YourName
4. Register your nickname with NickServ:
/msg NickServ REGISTER password you@example.com
✅ After Connecting
- Identify every time you join IRC:
/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password
- Join the main channels:
/join #DarkWorld/join #Help
🛠 Next Steps
→ Continue with DWIRC:IRC Client Setup to learn how to set up your preferred client.