Software for IRC  

The most recent version of mIRC for Windows is available free from: http://www.mirc.co.uk

• Create an mIRC folder
• Download the software for the appropriate Windows version into your mIRC folder.
• Also download the mIRC FAQ file. If it asks you if you want it, - you do!
• Follow the installation instructions that come with the mIRC software,

NOTE: for detailed set-up instructions including photos for setting up mIRC please go to the mIRC page on this site

    Connecting to the PipeChat-IRC Server

Start your mIRC software.    irc.pipechat.org will not be listed in the mIRC Set-Up box.

• Add it by clicking on the "Add" button and typing in irc.pipechat.org (ports 6667 or 7000).  [If you have a problem connecting via irc.pipechat.org you can try connecting with the IP number of the server. The IP number is: 206.105.52.75. Enter the IP number where you would enter the name of the server. Changing the port number from 6667 to 7000 may also help.]
• You will be connected to the PipeChat-IRC Server.
• A new box will appear with a list of channels. Check to see if #pipechat is listed there. If it is, click on the box that says "Join.".
• If #pipechatt is not listed, click on Add, and type #pipechat. It is improtant that you include the # sign, and that there is no space between the # sign and pipechat.
• Click on Join and you will be joined to #pipechat.
• Use the mIRC FAQ file for reference Frequently Asked Questions. There is also a Help screen from the mIRC Menu.