DWIRC:Getting Started

📘 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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🧭 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.

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