This page covers the basic IRC server commands to get you connected to the freenode network where you will be able to explore chat rooms and communities

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

From the TERMINAL enter your desired NickName and complete the reCAPTCHA. Thereafter you will be logged in as an Unregistered user. Once logged in, you now need to Register and Password protect your desired NickName using the following syntax

/msg nickserv register YourPassword your@email.address.com

To take advantage of your registration you must identify yourself with NickServ every time you connect.
The syntax for this is as follows:

/msg nickserv identify YourPassword

The following commands will show you how to list all available rooms on the freenode server in addition to joining.
Typing /list navigates to a list of chatrooms and communities
Typing /join #... navigates to the desired chatroom

/list

/join #RoomName

With thousands of rooms to choose from,
you are sure to find the right community :)