mIRC Scripting
mIRC: Connecting To IRC
Once mIRC is opened, the first window you will encounter is the About mIRC screen. This window can be removed by simply registering your copy of mIRC ($20 fee).
The second window you will encounter is the mIRC Options window. This window can also be opened using the Alt+O shortcut key.
Options Window
Full Name: Your name will appear in the /whois command. Some people online are dangerous. They may not be who you think they are so you must not tell them your real name or any other personal or contact details.
Email Address: This might not necessarily have to be your real email address. In fact it’s NOT a good idea to give out your email address especially if it contains part or your entire name. You can put something like this down cooldude@cool-email.com.
Alternative Nickname: The alternative nickname is what mIRC will set your name to if your first nickname is taken on a given network.
Server: A server is an application program that accepts connections in order to service requests by sending back responses. Servers can be a small part of an IRC Network. Each network has its own channels (Chat Rooms) and its own modes, rules, and policies.
Selecting A Server: To add an IRC server, click the add button. The Description is the name that will appear in the list of the server. The IRC Server is the URL of the server (Ex: irc.dal.net). 6667 is the default Port and so most people won't bother to change it. Port 6697 is usually the default port for Secure Shell (SSH) Connection Enabled IRC. The Group is the name of the servergroup (this can be left blank).
Confirm your server by clicking the 'Add' button.
you can choose the server you want to connect to by simply selecting it from the list and clicking the 'Select' Button..
Connecting...
The final step is just clicking the 'connect to server' button. mIRC will now try to connect to the server. If all goes well (you should see lots of text going by really fast), the /MOTD command will end. If not, you'll get an error message; at this time you might want to try again or change a server.
Congratulations! You are connected.
You can find a channel by either typing /Join #ChannelName or by going to the Channel List Window (Alt+L or /list) and double clicking the channel that interests you.
