Part 3 (Running mIRC)

Part 1 (Getting mIRC) | Part 2 (Installing mIRC) | Part 3 (Running mIRC)

Now you've installed mIRC. Once you launch the program, the first window you see should look like this:

You do not need to put in your actual name or e-mail address. Just type something random here. You do need to choose a "Nickname" though. You can use your DB name if you want. Next, I have boxed in purple something called "Servers." Click on this, and you see the window will change to what I've displayed below:

From the drop down list called "IRC Network" choose "Undernet." You may need to scroll a long way. It's near the bottom. Then, from "IRC Server:" Choose "Undernet: Random EU server" if you are in Europe, or choose "Undernet: Random US server" if you are in the United States. Once you have made your selections, click the "Connect To Server" button. Now, the window you were just at disappears and you see the main IRC status window (I've displayed this below):

You will connect very shortly. If you can't connect, try a different undernet server - usually us.undernet.org will connect you. It will keep trying until you connect. Once you are connected, you'll see a window that looks like this:

If you want, you can add, delete and join channels (chat rooms) from this window, but for now just click the button that says "OK." I'll teach you how to join IRC channels without using the pop-up menu. Once you press OK, you will see a window that looks like the one below:

Notice how I've typed "/join #Tarentum" in the status window. Type the same command into your status window. Once you've typed this, press enter, and you should see the window below - you might have a different list of people on the right - but you should recognize some names! :)

You've used an mIRC command to join the channel called #Tarentum. This is the chat room where the members of Clan Tarentum hang out. Just type text and press enter to chat with people. If you have any questions for anyone, just go ahead and ask. Most are very willing to help out!

Congratulations!!! Finally, you are at #Tarentum. See, it wasn't too hard! This is a great time to talk to others and introduce yourself to other members of the clan. Stick around as long as you'd like.

Using IRC often is the best way to get noticed and meet other members of the clan. You can get plenty of information from people in our channel, and hanging out in #Tarentum is a great way to stay active and participate in the Brotherhood's gaming competitions! If you have any questions or need any more help, just send an e-mail to your House Summit or to the Clan Summit.

Now that you've come this far, I strongly suggests you take a course at the Shadow Academy called "IRC Basics." You can access it by doing the following:

1. Go to the Shadow Academy (opens new window)
2. Click on "General Studies" on the left toolbar.
3. The center window changes. Scroll down and click on "IRC Basics Notes"
4. It's only 6 pages, but it gives you a good overview of the basics of mIRC. You can choose to take the exam if you want. If you do take the exam, you can also use the notes as a reference while taking it.

Credits: Text by Pyralis. Screencaptures by Windos.

Part 1 (Getting mIRC) | Part 2 (Installing mIRC) | Part 3 (Running mIRC)