freenode FAQs http://freenode.net/faq.shtml
official help channel: #freenode
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In order to use IRC, you need an IRC client. If you don't want to download and install a program, use the java website. If you download an IRC client, it will offer advantages like automatically saving chat logs and customization options.
web-based java site:
http://java.freenode.net/
IRC clients:
http://www.mirc.com/get.html
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/16
for Mac:
http://www.snak.com/
when using the IRC clients, you will need to connect to the server irc.freenode.net
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Basic Commands:
to change your nickname:
/nick
to register your nickname:
/msg nickserv register
to sign in with your user name (after it's been registered):
/msg nickserv identify
to join a chatroom (channel):
/join #
to kill a ghost (if you get disconnected and it says your registered nick is in use)
/msg nickserv ghost
*when you type these commands, omit the < > and replace them with your info.
**if you are interested in cloaking your nick (this will make your IP invisible), properly set up your nick following the instructions here http://freenode.net/faq.shtml#nicksetup After you have done that, join #freenode and ask in the chat if there are any staff members available who can help you with a cloak.
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