Press the + button to add a channel to the list
If you have registered with NickServ, then also fill in a password Fill in a login name (failure to select a login name may cause connection errors) The checkbox below is will automatically connect to the network if you select it If not already up, open the Server Properties dialog box (in the Server menu drop down, or Command-U hotkey) Press the Connect button on the main dialog box to jump on into the channel Select the On Join button on the side dialog box to edit channel information Enter in and port 6667 for the server information for the new network you created Press Show Details to open the side dialog box You can select the heart to make the network a favorite, and select the arrows to make that network auto connect when you load Xchat Press the + button to add another network to the list, and give it a name Fill in the Nickname and Username (Failure to fill in a user name will result in difficulty connecting tot he irc network)