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This is a brief introduction for those completely new to Mibbit and IRC.  
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This is a brief '''introduction''' for those completely new to Mibbit and IRC.  
  
 
Mibbit is online chat client, it utilizes [[Internet Relay Chat]] (IRC) protocol to provide "chat rooms".  You can setup your very own channel (aka chat room) and link your friends in just a few minutes.
 
Mibbit is online chat client, it utilizes [[Internet Relay Chat]] (IRC) protocol to provide "chat rooms".  You can setup your very own channel (aka chat room) and link your friends in just a few minutes.
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# a server - a computer that hosts chats ''(Since you are just getting started, you don't have to worry about a server, we will use Mibbit's default server (irc.mibbit.net) but there are thousands available online for free)''
 
# a server - a computer that hosts chats ''(Since you are just getting started, you don't have to worry about a server, we will use Mibbit's default server (irc.mibbit.net) but there are thousands available online for free)''
 
# a [[NICK|nickname]] - an online name for you to chat with
 
# a [[NICK|nickname]] - an online name for you to chat with
# a channel - a specific channel on the server (aka chat room), all channels must start with #
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# a channel - a specific channel on the server, all channels must start with #
  
 
== Nicknames ==
 
== Nicknames ==
You can choose any nickname you want when you login to Mibbit, except, you cannot login with a nickname someone is already using on the server and you'll have to change your nickname if that nickname is registered on the server.
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You can choose any temporary nickname you want when you login to Mibbit, except:
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* you cannot login with a nickname someone is already using on the server
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* with a registered nickname on that server, you'll be prompted to change it
  
 
Registration let's you 'reserve' your nickname so nobody else can use it.  Learn how to [[NICK|register your own nick]].
 
Registration let's you 'reserve' your nickname so nobody else can use it.  Learn how to [[NICK|register your own nick]].
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== Quick Chat (Chat Now!) ==
 
== Quick Chat (Chat Now!) ==
  
If you just want a temporary place to chat, then go ahead and create a [[link]] and join the channel.  The IRC Server creates the channel automatically when you join it. Then send that link to your friends, coworkers, or overseas-long-distance-online-only-significant-other.  It's as simple as going to http://mibbit.com/chat, choose a nickname and a channel.
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If you just want a temporary place to chat, then go ahead and create a [[link]] and join the channel.  The IRC Server creates the channel automatically when you join it. Then send that link to your friends, coworkers, or overseas-long-distance-online-only-significant-other.  It's as simple as going to http://chat.mibbit.com , choose a nickname and a channel.
  
When everyone leaves your channel it will close the room but anyone can open it later by joining that channel.
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When everyone leaves your channel it will close the room but anyone can open it later by joining that channel. If you want to setup a permanent place to chat, then you'll probably want to register your very own channel.  Learn how to register your own channel here: [[Create your own channel]]. 
  
== Permanent Channel ==
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People can reach your chat using a simple link like http://mibbit.com/?server=your.server.blah&channel=%23My_Channel_Name_Here (example: http://mibbit.com/?server=irc.mibbit.net&channel=%23chat ).
  
If you want to setup a permanent place to chat, then you'll probably want to create and register your very own channelLearn how to register your own channel here: [[Create your own channel]].  People can reach your chat using a simple link like http://mibbit.com/#My_Channel_Name_Here (example: http://mibbit.com/#chat).
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== What Next? ==
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With this basic setup there is much you can learn about Mibbit and IRCCheckout information on the wiki:
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* [[IRC Tutorial]]
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* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
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* [[Modes|Channel and User Modes]]
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* [http://chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mibbit.net&channel=%23help Ask a specific Mibbit question in Mibbit's #Help Channel]
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[[Category:How To]][[Category:IRC]]

Latest revision as of 06:37, 29 May 2011


This is a brief introduction for those completely new to Mibbit and IRC.

Mibbit is online chat client, it utilizes Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol to provide "chat rooms". You can setup your very own channel (aka chat room) and link your friends in just a few minutes.

You need three basic things to chat:

  1. a server - a computer that hosts chats (Since you are just getting started, you don't have to worry about a server, we will use Mibbit's default server (irc.mibbit.net) but there are thousands available online for free)
  2. a nickname - an online name for you to chat with
  3. a channel - a specific channel on the server, all channels must start with #

Nicknames

You can choose any temporary nickname you want when you login to Mibbit, except:

  • you cannot login with a nickname someone is already using on the server
  • with a registered nickname on that server, you'll be prompted to change it

Registration let's you 'reserve' your nickname so nobody else can use it. Learn how to register your own nick.

Quick Chat (Chat Now!)

If you just want a temporary place to chat, then go ahead and create a link and join the channel. The IRC Server creates the channel automatically when you join it. Then send that link to your friends, coworkers, or overseas-long-distance-online-only-significant-other. It's as simple as going to http://chat.mibbit.com , choose a nickname and a channel.

When everyone leaves your channel it will close the room but anyone can open it later by joining that channel. If you want to setup a permanent place to chat, then you'll probably want to register your very own channel. Learn how to register your own channel here: Create your own channel.

People can reach your chat using a simple link like http://mibbit.com/?server=your.server.blah&channel=%23My_Channel_Name_Here (example: http://mibbit.com/?server=irc.mibbit.net&channel=%23chat ).

What Next?

With this basic setup there is much you can learn about Mibbit and IRC. Checkout information on the wiki: