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== 🍎 macOS ==
== 🍎 macOS ==
Use **Textual** or **LimeChat** with the same connection settings:
Server: irc.darkworld.network
Port: 6697 (SSL)


'''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.
# From the menu bar, go to '''Server → Connect to Server…'''.
# Click “Add New Server” and enter the following connection details:
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%; text-align:left;"
! Setting
! Value
|-
| Server Address
| <code>irc.darkworld.network</code>
|-
| Port
| <code>6697</code> (SSL enabled)
|-
| Nickname
| Your preferred nickname (e.g. <code>nick</code>)
|-
| Username
| Optional – your IRC handle
|-
| Real Name
| Optional description or your name
|-
| SSL/TLS
| ✔️ Enabled (recommended)
|-
| Channels to Join
| <code>#DarkWorld</code> or <code>#DWBouncers</code>
|}


== 💡 Tip ==
== 💡 Tip ==

Revision as of 12:53, 22 October 2025

📘 DWIRC Guides & Tutorials

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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)

  • 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

💡 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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