Join a room
Every way to get into a room, and what happens on arrival.
Operators only. This section is for IRC operators.
From the room list
Open /chat/. Rooms that are open to everyone are shown with their topic and number of people. Click one to join. Use the search box to filter, or see Find rooms.
From a link
Every room has its own address, https://www.conferencerooms.org/chat/roomname/. Opening that address takes you straight to the room. This is how you invite friends: see Share the URL.
With a command
In the message box:
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/join #roomname
If the room does not exist yet, it is created and you become its operator. See Create a room.
Choosing your nickname
When you arrive you are asked for a nickname. You can use the guest nickname you are offered, pick your own, or log in with a registered nickname and its password. See Register a nickname.
When you cannot get in
| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Cannot join channel (+i) | The room is invite only. Ask an operator to invite you. |
| Cannot join channel (+k) | The room needs a key (a password). Join with /join #room key. |
| Cannot join channel (+l) | The room is full. |
| Cannot join channel (+b) | You are banned from the room. |
| Illegal channel name | The name is not allowed. See Room names. |
Next: Rooms and tabs.
More in Using the Web Chat
- Rooms and tabsKeep several rooms open, move between them and leave them.
- Sending messagesWrite, reply, address someone, use emoji and commands.
- Formatting and colorsBold, colors and other styling, and how topics show them.
- Private chatsOne-to-one conversations.
- Highlights and StatusThe two special entries in the room list.
- Find roomsBrowse and search the rooms that are open to everyone.
- My buddy listSee when your friends are online.
- AwayTell people you are not at your keyboard.