How to connect

🌐 Connecting to HybridIRC

To connect to HybridIRC, you need an IRC client. Below are popular options:

• • mIRC (Windows)
• • HexChat (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• • KiwiIRC (browser-based webchat)

🔗 Server Information

Server Address	Ports
irc.hybridirc.com	6667 (standard), 6697 (SSL)

🛠️ Step-by-Step Connection Guide

1. Open your IRC client and look for an option to add or connect to a server.
2. Select "Add a Custom Server" or "New Connection" (wording may vary depending on the client).
3. Enter the server details:
   • • Hostname: irc.hybridirc.com
   • • Port: 6697 (if using secure/SSL) or 6667 (standard)
   • • If your client has an option for "Secure Connection" or "SSL," enable it.
4. Choose a nickname: Enter a name of your choice.
5. (Optional) Authenticate your nickname:
   • • If you've already registered, enter your NickServ password in the appropriate field.
   • • If you haven’t registered, just choose a nickname and proceed. You can register later with:

   /msg NickServ REGISTER password email

6. Connect to the server. Click "Connect" or "OK" in your client.
7. Join a channel: Once connected, type:

/join #help

8. (Optional) To see available channels, use:

/list

🌍 Webchat (Quick & Easy)

If you don’t want to set up an IRC client, use our webchat: <a href="https://webchat.hybridirc.com/" style="color: #4facfe; font-weight: bold;">https://webchat.hybridirc.com/</a>

📖 More Help

For additional setup details, visit:

• • HybridIRC Connection Guide
• • How to Connect