1) You'll need software to connect to the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server... Included in this website are few links to various IRC client software on the Internet. Or click here to download mIRC.

2) Install it - Most programs install very easy. Generally, whatever the defaults are during the installation are all you need. Even if you use a modem to connect to the Internet.

If you are connected to the Internet via an existing network, you may need to check with your system administrator. If a firewall or some other security on your network is installed, you may need to make additional adjustments to your IRC software. Most IRC programs will include a read me file with more details. (Please read it if you have problems)

3) Start the software... the first time you run the program, there will probably be some questions you need answer... who you are, who you want to be known as (IRC uses "NICK" names. You will need to select a unique name, most IRC programs will allow you to select a second name in case your first choice is already in use. Be creative with your nick.)

It will also ask for other information... generally, most people do not wish to enter their real name anywhere in IRC. Most of the info you type into your IRC program will be accessible to other people using IRC. Be creative with this info, you DO want some people to know who you are. If you are on any 3D product "lists" it is probably a good idea to use the same name in the Iglesia chat room as you do on the "lists". This will help the Chat room moderator know whom you are.

4) Connect to Dalnet IRC server - Most IRC programs will include a large list of IRC servers for you. Iglesia Chartroom channel (#iglesia) is on Dalnet. You will only be able to join the chat room while connected to Dalnet server. It's either Random Dalnet servers or Random EU Dalnet servers. Any server with a dalnet extension will do. Because #iglesia channel can be found on Dalnet IRC networks.

When you get connected, you'll read a Message Of The Day from the server, and other statistics (that will likely fly by too fast to read - you can scroll up to read what has flashed by.) It is probably a good idea to read the MOTD once in a while, to learn of any special considerations in using the server you connected to.

5) Join the Iglesia chatroom channel. In the input box of the status window (or the window where the MOTD displayed) type: /join #iglesia and hit enter. A new window will open, this will be the Iglesia chat room window!

Note: Some servers are better than others, many of us have a list of 4 or 5 servers we use at different times, depending on network congestion, reliability of the server, and other factors.

Download mIRC click here!