Edit any of the entries as you please (by default, audio files are moved to a different folder than regular downloads, but you can change that if you want):Įven though XDCC is safer than torrents, we absolutely think anonymization is a very good idea. Last but not least, “DCC – Folders” allows you to select the folder you want your stuff to be saved to. mIRC just loves to make beep for absolutely anything, and it can get quite annoying after a while. “DCC: Options” is also worth a look, although it’s optional: Remove the checks for beeping sounds unless you like being notified when a file transfer is finished. This next option is extremely important: Go to “DCC – Ignore” and select “Disabled”, while also unselecting the checkbox “Turn ignore back on”, because otherwise you won’t be able to download anything. This is absolutely crucial, and although the security warning is correct about you not wanting to download and open just anything you’re send, just only click on what you actually wanted to download and you’ll be fine. Next is “DCC”: Select “ Auto-get file and if file exists, resume“. Next, go for “IRC” and check the “rejoin channel when kicked” box:

The options should open automatically, if not, click on the little icon to the top left of the screen:Įnter a nickname, an alternative nickname, your name and your email address (the later two should be, of course, made up). Step 2: Configure mIRC according to the following instructions After running it for the first time you’ll be greeted with a trial notice – just ignore it and click “Continue”. is the official site, so get the free IRC client from there and run the installer. The video shows the same steps as described on this page. So, are you ready to get started? We are! Part 1: How To Configure mIRC For XDCC DownloadingĪ quick recap: IRC is a chat network, consisting of thousands of servers with a bunch of chat channels each, and on some of these you can find all sorts of media and software – and downloading is often lightning fast! Despite being around 20 years, this distribution channel is still alive and kicking ass. Introduction: XDCC Downloading For Beginners If you don’t know what this is about or want more information, click here for the basics of IRC downloading. This tutorial is part of our IRC downloading series.

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