Help
Connecting to AfterNET
: Come chat with us... here's how!
Servers & Ports
: What servers and port numbers to use.
SSL
: Encrypting your
IRC
session.
Login-on-Connect
: The secure, reliable way to connect and authenticate to AuthServ.
DNS Block Lists
: Why some people may have trouble connecting to AfterNET, and how to fix it.
Frequently Asked Questions
: Answers to questions we occasionally get.
How to Install IRC Software
: Step-by-step instructions for installing
IRC
.
How to use IRC
: Want to know how to take control of your
IRC
experience? Read here to discover
IRC
modes (channel modes and user modes), channel services, and commands to get information about those around you.
Getting Started with IRC
Basic IRC Concepts
Common IRC Commands
Creating IRC Channels
How to Register Your Channel
X3 Tutorial - How to get and use X3
X3 Help System
How to Identify someone on IRC
Hostmasks and userlists
Can't beat 'em, /IGNORE 'em
Using Modes to Make Life Easier
Login On Connect
How to Put Your Online Status on Your Website
How to find channels to chat in
Bots
: How to run various personal bots (not X3).
Technical Information
: Technical papers on the
IRC
protocols and software that are intended for hard-core/power users and software developers.
ircd
: Installing the EvilNet Nefarious
IRC
daemon.
Login-on-Connect Extension
: Our extension to
IRC
client protocol to allow pre-authenticated connecting.
RFC 1459
: Where it all started. The technical description of the
IRC
client-side protocol.
Extended /WHO Syntax