# Join the #kirupa IRC Channel on FreeNode

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-the-kirupa-irc-channel-on-freenode/312546>\
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**Created:** [August 6, 2010, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-the-kirupa-irc-channel-on-freenode/312546 "2010-08-06T06:25:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![kirupa](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/kirupa/32/11616_2.png) [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2010, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/join-the-kirupa-irc-channel-on-freenode/312546/1 "2010-08-06T06:25:22Z")

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Hi everyone,  
Thanks to Templarian, we have our own dedicated channel on freenode called #kirupa. There are several ways you can join.

The easiest way is for you to use web-based client here (or by clicking the Chat link in the header): **[http://www.kirupa.com/forum/irc.php](http://www.kirupa.com/forum/irc.php)**

If you want more options or customizations, using a dedicated IRC client is the way to go. My favorite is **[http://www.mirc.com](http://www.mirc.com)**, but there are a large number of good ones as well. Reply to this thread if there is one that you like more 🙂

The server is **[irc.freenode.net](http://irc.freenode.net)**, and the channel is **#kirupa**.

[SIZE=“5”] **Quick Tips:** [/SIZE]  
Here are a few quick tips that may help you out:

_ **Changing Names** _  
In order to change your name, in the chat window, simply type /nick Your\_New\_Name.

_ **Private Conversations** _  
To hold private conversations with another person, simply double-click their username on the right pane and it will open up a box where only you and the other person can chat.

Cheers,  
Kirupa 🙂