First time using IRC?

Step One: Enter the nickname you want to use. It can contain letters and numbers but no spaces. If you want a space, use an underscore (_) I recommend using your NATO Forum name followed by [NATO] in brackets. For example: Yourname[NATO] . Press "Connect." You are now chatting in NATO's Public IRC Channel.

Step Two: If this is your first time using IRC, you need to register your nickname. To do this, type /msg nickserv register yourpassword youremail . Choose a password you want and an email address you can receive email from. Comcast won't work. Follow the instructions. This registers your nick so only you can use it. When you are successful, you will get a message from IRC saying that you have succeeded in registering your nickname.

Step Three: Type /nick yournick and press enter. Then type /msg nickserv identify yourpassword. This logs you in as the nick you registered through your email.

The next time you log into IRC using this method, set your nickname to the one that you registered and click "Connect." Once you're in, type /msg nickserv identify PASSWORD . This logs you in with your registered nick.

NATO has a private IRC Channel as well. If you are in NATO, please read this thread for details.

NATO IRC Guide