Once Logged in, please choose a nickname by typing
in the box marked "Nickname" at the lower right of the chat window, and pressing Enter.

You can also use IRC commands in the chat window. See List below the Chat Window.

The Java Chat Window will Float and Full Screen, Use the Maximize Buttons to Float/Full Screen.

Private Messages show as buttons below the main window, click a button to see and respond to messages.

IRC COMMANDS. All commands begin with a /

/ignore ignores a user. To use this command, type /ignore nickname.
/unignore removes an ignore. To use this command, type /unignore nickname.

/HELP  shows general help or help on the given command.
/LIST  lists all current channels.
/JOIN  to join a channel
/PART  to leave a channel (same as LEAVE)
/QUIT  exits your IRC session, (same as BYE and EXIT)
/NICK  changes your nickname. Note, if you are kicked, the nickname you are attempting to use is registered to someone else. Please choose another nickname.
/AWAY  leaves a message saying you're away or not paying attention
/WHOIS displays information about someone
/INVITE sends an invitation to another user