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{{Notice|For a complete list of all ReactOS IRC channels, please see [http://www.reactos.org/community/irc IRC]}}
 
{{Notice|For a complete list of all ReactOS IRC channels, please see [http://www.reactos.org/community/irc IRC]}}
  
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This tutorial will guide you through setting up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KVIrc KVIrc] and connecting to the [http://www.reactos.org/community/irc ReactOS IRC channels]. KVIrc is the most fully featured and actively developed open source Windows IRC clients; it's also written in C++, licensed under a slightly modified GPL, and is cross-platform.
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This tutorial will guide you through setting up [[wikipedia:KVIrc|KVIrc]] and connecting to the [http://www.reactos.org/community/irc ReactOS IRC channels]. KVIrc is the most fully featured and actively developed open source Windows IRC clients; it's also written in C++, licensed under a slightly modified GPL, and is cross-platform.
  
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==Downloading==
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== Downloading ==
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*Visit the '''[http://www.kvirc.net/?id=releases&lang=en KVIrc Download Page]'''. Choose your operating system (Windows, Linux, OSX, FreeBSD). If you are not sure, you have Windows. For ReactOS, choose Windows. This will take you to the list of releases page
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*Visit the '''[http://www.kvirc.net/?id=releases&lang=en KVIrc Download Page]'''. Choose your operating system (Windows, Linux, OSX, FreeBSD). For ReactOS, choose Windows. This will take you to the list of releases page.
 
*Choose the latest release. This will take you to the regional mirror page.
 
*Choose the latest release. This will take you to the regional mirror page.
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*The regional mirror page will list several different locations to download the file. Choose one close to you (if you don't know where you are, pick one at random). This will start the download.  
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*The regional mirror page will list several different locations to download the file. Choose one close to you (if you don't know where you are, pick one at random). This will start the download.
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*Run the file (if you have the option), or save it to your computer then run it
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*Run the file (if you have the option), or save it to your computer then run it.
  
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==Installing==
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== Installing ==
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*First, choose your language (English, French, Dutch, Italian). Press OK
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*First, choose your language. Press OK.
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*Press "I Agree" to agree to the terms. You should probably read it first
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*Press "I Agree" to agree to the terms. You should probably read it first.
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*Review the default components. You can choose where to put shortcuts, and whether or not to start KVIrc with Windows. Click Next
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*Review the default components. You can choose where to put shortcuts, and whether or not to start KVIrc with Windows. Click "Next".
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*Choose the installation folder or leave it to the default setting. Click Install to start installation.
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*Choose the installation folder or leave it to the default setting. Click "Install" to start installation.
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**If you would like to install to a flash drive, make sure you specify the folder on your flash drive you would like to install to
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**If you would like to install to a flash drive, make sure you specify the folder on your flash drive you would like to install to.
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**If installing to the network, choose the installation folder by its UNC name (e.g. \\Server\Share\KVIrx). This will allow it to work on other computers that run it (untested)
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**If installing to the network, choose the installation folder by its UNC name (e.g. \\Server\Share\KVIrx). This will allow it to work on other computers that run it (this is untested).
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*'''When it's complete, leave the "Run KVIrc" box checked and click "Finish"'''
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*'''When it's complete, leave the "Run KVIrc" box checked and click "Finish".'''
  
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==Configuration==
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== Configuration ==
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On first run, a setup wizard will launch automatically. If in doubt, read the text at the top of the screen. It will explain the current options
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On first run, a setup wizard will launch automatically. If in doubt, read the text at the top of the screen. It will explain the current options.
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*Click Next to proceed
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*Click "Next" to proceed.
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*Click Next if you agree to the KVIrc license
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*Click "Next" if you agree to the KVIrc license.
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*This page allows you to choose where to keep the KVIrc settings
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*This page allows you to choose where to keep the KVIrc settings.
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**'''To use the default folders, click Next'''
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**'''To use the default folders, click "Next".'''
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**If you installed to a flash drive, choose "All settings in shared program folder (portable)"
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**If you installed to a flash drive, choose "All settings in shared program folder (portable)".
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**If you installed to the network and wish to share settings with all users (and allow all users to change settings), specify the network folder with the UNC name again (e.g. \\Server\Share\KVIrc)
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**If you installed to the network and wish to share settings with all users (and allow all users to change settings), specify the network folder with the UNC name again (e.g. \\Server\Share\KVIrc).
  
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===Nickname and Profile===
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=== Nickname and Profile ===
 
[[File:KVIRC-Setup.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Setup]]
 
[[File:KVIRC-Setup.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Setup]]
 
*Type in a user name. This will be displayed in the chat room when you send messages.
 
*Type in a user name. This will be displayed in the chat room when you send messages.
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**It appears to accept any characters besides spaces, but some servers may not support some characters (e.g. ,./<>?;':"[]{}~!@#$%^&*()-_=+)
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**It appears to accept any characters besides spaces, but some servers may not support some characters (e.g. ,./<>?;':"[]{}~!@#$%^&*()-_=+).
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*You may choose to enter your real name, or leave it as the default. I believe this is all publicly viewable.
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*You may choose to enter your real name, or leave it as the default.
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*Age, Gender, Location, and Languages you speak
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*You may choose to enter your age, gender, location, and languages which you speak.
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*Click Next
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*Click "Next".
  
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===Theme===
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=== Theme ===
  
 
[[File:KVIrc-Theme.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Theme]]
 
[[File:KVIrc-Theme.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Theme]]
 
*Choose a theme for KVIrc
 
*Choose a theme for KVIrc
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**I suggest choosing the "Don't Apply Any Theme" option, then downloading another theme later if you like,
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**I suggest choosing the "Don't Apply Any Theme" option, then downloading another theme later if you like.
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*'''To download additional themes, [http://www.kvirc.net/?id=themes click here]'''
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*'''To download additional themes, [http://www.kvirc.net/?id=themes click here].'''
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**I suggest XCrystall Black, System 2.0, or DarkMatter
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**I suggest XCrystall Black, System 2.0, or DarkMatter.
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*Click Next
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*Click Next.
  
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===Default Client===
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=== Default Client ===
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*Click Finish
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*Click "Finish".
  
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===Servers===
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=== Servers ===
 
[[File:KVIrc-Servers.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Servers]]
 
[[File:KVIrc-Servers.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Servers]]
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''If you receive a warning from your antivirus or firewall about this program, allow it access''
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''If you receive a warning from your antivirus or firewall about this program, allow it access.''
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*Scroll down until you see "Freenode" in the list
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*Scroll down until you see "Freenode" in the list.
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*Click the arrow to show the list of Freenode servers
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*Click the arrow to show the list of Freenode servers.
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*Choose a server close to you
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*Choose a server close to you.
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**Suggested are the "chat.**.freenode.net" servers
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**Suggested are the "chat.**.freenode.net" servers.
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*Press "Advanced"
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*Press "Advanced".
  
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===Password===
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=== Password ===
 
[[File:KVIrc-Pass.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Password]]
 
[[File:KVIrc-Pass.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Password]]
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*Enter a password in the password field
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*Enter a password in the password field.
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*Click on the "Connection" tab
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*Click on the "Connection" tab.
  
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===Secure Connection===
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=== Secure Connection ===
  
 
[[File:KVIrc-Secure.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Secure]]
 
[[File:KVIrc-Secure.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Secure]]
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*Change the port to 6697
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*Change the port to 6697.
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*Choose "Connect to this server at startup"
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*Choose "Connect to this server at startup".
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*Choose "Use SSL Protocol"
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*Choose "Use SSL Protocol".
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*Click on the "Join Channels" tab
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*Click on the "Join Channels" tab.
  
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===Channels===
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=== Channels ===
 
[[File:KVIrc-Channels.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Channels]]
 
[[File:KVIrc-Channels.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Channels]]
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*Enter "#reactos" (or any other channel name) in the same box as the picture
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*Enter "#reactos" (or any other channel name) in the same box as the picture.
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*Click "Add"
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*Click "Add".
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*Click "OK"
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*Click "OK".
 
*Back at the server list:
 
*Back at the server list:
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**Uncheck the "Show this dialog at startup" box
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**Uncheck the "Show this dialog at startup" box.
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**Click "Connect Now"
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**Click "Connect Now".
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**Then click "OK"
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**Then click "OK".
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A window will pop up titled "Join Channels"
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A window will pop up titled "Join Channels".
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*Uncheck the "Show this window after connecting" box and click "Close"
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*Uncheck the "Show this window after connecting" box and click "Close".
  
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==Registration==
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== Registration ==
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If you haven't used Freenode before, you will need to register your nickname the first time you connect
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If you haven't used Freenode before, you will need to register your nickname the first time you connect.
 
[[File:KVIrc-Register.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Register]]
 
[[File:KVIrc-Register.png|right|thumb|KVIrc Register]]
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*Make sure you have selected "Freenode" on the left and not "#reactOS", as in the picture
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*Make sure you have selected "Freenode" on the left and not "#reactOS", as in the picture.
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*Type the following message: "/msg nickserv register <password> <email>"
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*Type the following message: "/msg nickserv register <password> <email>".
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**<password> is the password you entered a few steps back
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**<password> is the password you entered a few steps back.
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**<email> is your email address
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**<email> is your email address.
  
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You will receive an e-mail with a confirmation key. Paste the confirmation key into KVIrc
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You will receive an e-mail with a confirmation key. Paste the confirmation key into KVIrc.
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*example: "/msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER <username> agpzmurtvdnm
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*Example: "/msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER <username> agpzmurtvdnm
  
 
Once you have entered the confirmation key you are logged in. There will be no need to identify. You may click "#reactos" in the left pane.
 
Once you have entered the confirmation key you are logged in. There will be no need to identify. You may click "#reactos" in the left pane.
  
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==See also==
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== See also ==
 
*[http://www.kvirc.net/ kvirc.net]
 
*[http://www.kvirc.net/ kvirc.net]
  
 
[[Category:Tutorial]]
 
[[Category:Tutorial]]

Revision as of 07:04, 7 May 2014

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Notice: For a complete list of all ReactOS IRC channels, please see IRC

This tutorial will guide you through setting up KVIrc and connecting to the ReactOS IRC channels. KVIrc is the most fully featured and actively developed open source Windows IRC clients; it's also written in C++, licensed under a slightly modified GPL, and is cross-platform.

Downloading

  • Visit the KVIrc Download Page. Choose your operating system (Windows, Linux, OSX, FreeBSD). For ReactOS, choose Windows. This will take you to the list of releases page.
  • Choose the latest release. This will take you to the regional mirror page.
  • The regional mirror page will list several different locations to download the file. Choose one close to you (if you don't know where you are, pick one at random). This will start the download.
  • Run the file (if you have the option), or save it to your computer then run it.

Installing

  • First, choose your language. Press OK.
  • Press "I Agree" to agree to the terms. You should probably read it first.
  • Review the default components. You can choose where to put shortcuts, and whether or not to start KVIrc with Windows. Click "Next".
  • Choose the installation folder or leave it to the default setting. Click "Install" to start installation.
    • If you would like to install to a flash drive, make sure you specify the folder on your flash drive you would like to install to.
    • If installing to the network, choose the installation folder by its UNC name (e.g. \\Server\Share\KVIrx). This will allow it to work on other computers that run it (this is untested).
  • When it's complete, leave the "Run KVIrc" box checked and click "Finish".

Configuration

On first run, a setup wizard will launch automatically. If in doubt, read the text at the top of the screen. It will explain the current options.

  • Click "Next" to proceed.
  • Click "Next" if you agree to the KVIrc license.
  • This page allows you to choose where to keep the KVIrc settings.
    • To use the default folders, click "Next".
    • If you installed to a flash drive, choose "All settings in shared program folder (portable)".
    • If you installed to the network and wish to share settings with all users (and allow all users to change settings), specify the network folder with the UNC name again (e.g. \\Server\Share\KVIrc).

Nickname and Profile

KVIrc Setup
  • Type in a user name. This will be displayed in the chat room when you send messages.
    • It appears to accept any characters besides spaces, but some servers may not support some characters (e.g. ,./<>?;':"[]{}~!@#$%^&*()-_=+).
  • You may choose to enter your real name, or leave it as the default.
  • You may choose to enter your age, gender, location, and languages which you speak.
  • Click "Next".

Theme

KVIrc Theme
  • Choose a theme for KVIrc
    • I suggest choosing the "Don't Apply Any Theme" option, then downloading another theme later if you like.
  • To download additional themes, click here.
    • I suggest XCrystall Black, System 2.0, or DarkMatter.
  • Click Next.

Default Client

  • Click "Finish".

Servers

KVIrc Servers

If you receive a warning from your antivirus or firewall about this program, allow it access.

  • Scroll down until you see "Freenode" in the list.
  • Click the arrow to show the list of Freenode servers.
  • Choose a server close to you.
    • Suggested are the "chat.**.freenode.net" servers.
  • Press "Advanced".

Password

KVIrc Password
  • Enter a password in the password field.
  • Click on the "Connection" tab.

Secure Connection

KVIrc Secure
  • Change the port to 6697.
  • Choose "Connect to this server at startup".
  • Choose "Use SSL Protocol".
  • Click on the "Join Channels" tab.

Channels

KVIrc Channels
  • Enter "#reactos" (or any other channel name) in the same box as the picture.
  • Click "Add".
  • Click "OK".
  • Back at the server list:
    • Uncheck the "Show this dialog at startup" box.
    • Click "Connect Now".
    • Then click "OK".

A window will pop up titled "Join Channels".

  • Uncheck the "Show this window after connecting" box and click "Close".

Registration

If you haven't used Freenode before, you will need to register your nickname the first time you connect.

KVIrc Register
  • Make sure you have selected "Freenode" on the left and not "#reactOS", as in the picture.
  • Type the following message: "/msg nickserv register <password> <email>".
    • <password> is the password you entered a few steps back.
    • <email> is your email address.

You will receive an e-mail with a confirmation key. Paste the confirmation key into KVIrc.

  • Example: "/msg NickServ VERIFY REGISTER <username> agpzmurtvdnm

Once you have entered the confirmation key you are logged in. There will be no need to identify. You may click "#reactos" in the left pane.

See also

Retrieved from "https://reactos.org/wiki/index.php?title=Connect_to_the_ReactOS_IRC_Channels&oldid=34828"