Quick start
From zero to your first message, then your first room.
Operators only. This section is for IRC operators.
Chat in your browser
- Open www.conferencerooms.org/chat/.
- Pick a room from the list, or type a room name in the search box and choose to start it.
- Choose a nickname when asked, or keep the suggested guest nickname.
- Type in the box at the bottom and press Enter.
That is all. The address of a room is always https://www.conferencerooms.org/chat/roomname/, so you can bookmark it or send it to someone.
Make a room
Type a name that is not taken, for example #book-club. The first person to enter a new room becomes its operator. See Create a room.
Keep your nickname
Registering takes one command:
irc
/msg NickServ REGISTER yourpassword you@example.com
Next time, identify with /msg NickServ IDENTIFY yourpassword. See Register a nickname.
Use an IRC client instead
Connect to irc.conferencerooms.org, port 6697 with SSL/TLS (or 6667 without). Then type /join #roomname. See IRC clients.
Ask for help
irc
/hs /hs register
/hs lists the help topics, and /hs followed by a word explains that word.
More in Start here
- Your first five minutesA calm, step-by-step first visit.
- Choosing a nicknameHow to pick a name you will be happy with.
- Do and don'tSimple etiquette that makes you welcome everywhere.
- Common newcomer mistakesThe things everybody gets wrong at first, and how to fix them.
- Getting good answersHow to ask so people can help you.
- Beginner questionsShort answers to what newcomers ask most.
- Welcome checklistTick these off over your first week.
- How to read this Help CenterHow commands, keys and menu names are written here.