/join
Type /join #channelname -- to join a channel of your choice
Example: /join #Farore What it looks like:
[18:44] *** Now talking in #Farore--Op--Name has joined the channel [18:44]* Topic is 'THE ALL-NEW #FARORE - Still as exquisite but with twice the awesome!"
[18:44] *** Set by X on Sun Jul 23 16:10:34
/me
The /me is an action message. Type /me 'does anything'
Example: /me waves hello What it looks like:
* Daz waves hello
/msg
Type /msg nickname (message) to start a private chat.
Example: /msg puddytat Hey tat, how are you? What it looks like: -> *puddytat* Hey tat, how are you?
/nick
/nick changes your nickname
Example: type /nick newnickname (limit 30 characters)
What it looks like:
/nick Daz|AFK
*** Daz is now known as Daz|AFK
/msg nickserv register <your-password> <your-email>
Registering your nick name so that others may not use it.
What it looks like: /msg nickserv register Daz password
email@email.com
/msg nickserv IDENTIFY <your password>
When logging in to IRC you must prove that you are the owner of the nickname you are using.
What it looks like: /msg nickserv identify password
/msg nickserv set hidemail on
To keep your email address private, rather than displaying it publicly, mark it as hidden
What it looks like: /msg nickserv set hidemail on
/AWAY away-message-here
Leave a message explaining that you are not currently paying attention to IRC.
/notice
A notice is used to send a short message to another person without opening up a private window. Type /notice nickname (message)
Example: /notice badnick Please change your nickname for this family channel.
What it looks like: -> -badnick- Please change your nickname for this family channel.
/part
Type /part -- to leave one channel Type /partall
-- to leave all the channels you are in
/ping
Type /ping nickname. What this command does is give you the ping time, or lag time, between you and the person you pinged. Lag can be explained as the amount of time it takes for you to type your message and for others to read your messages. Unfortunately, lag is always a part of IRC, although most times it's not a problem, just a nuisance.
Example: /ping Mokey
What it looks like:
[19:04] -> [Mokey] PING
[19:04] [Mokey PING reply]: 0secs
/query
Similar to the /msg, except it forces a window to pop open. Type /query nickname (message)
Example: /query Sofaspud^ Sooo....what's new? What it looks like: <luv2quilt> soooo....what's new?
/quit
Type /quit to leave IRC altogether. This disconnects mirc from the server.
Example: /quit Going out for dinner...nite all What it looks like:
*** Quits: saca (Leaving)
/ignore
Unfortunately, there will be times when you don't want to talk to someone, or else someone may be harassing you. By typing /ignore nickname 3, you will not receive anymore messages from that person.
Example: /ignore luv2quilt
To Unignore them, type /ignore -r luv2quilt
What it looks like:
*** Added *!*Daz@*.dialup.netins.net to ignore list *** Removed *!*Daz@*.dialup.netins.net from ignore list
/whois
Type /whois nickname to see a bit more information about another user. You'll see what server another person is using, or what their ISP is. Pretty helpful when you don't recognize a nickname that wants to chat. You may recognize the IP, (Internet Protocol) and then feel more comfortable carrying on a conversation. You'll also be able to see what other channels a person is in, which might be a good indicator if you really want to talk with them or not.
Example: /whois Daz
What it looks like: Daz is Daz
@gmail.com * Enjoy the Journey........ Daz on @#Daz Daz using Seattle.WA.US.Undernet.org the time for school is during a recession. luv2quilt has been idle 18secs, signed on Sun Jul 23 18:47:26 luv2quilt End of /WHOIS list.
/chat
This opens up a DCC/CHAT window to another user. What's nice about these is that you can continue to chat even if you get disconnected from your server. Word of Caution: Do NOT accept dcc/chats nor dcc/gets from anyone that you don't know.
Type /chat nickname. Example: /chat oddjob^ What it looks like: Chat with oddjob^ Waiting for acknowledgement...
/help
There's one more very helpful command, and probably the one you'll use a lot when first starting out. In fact, I still use it quite a lot, and that's the built-in help menu of mIRC. Type /help, you'll see the the mIRC Help Menu open up. You can do a search from there, or you can type /help topic. Either way, a TON of information at your fingertips. Example: /help Basic IRC Commands