mIRC Options

mIRC Options

The mIRC client contains many options as well as an extensive built in help system. Below I've outlined the Main Options with descriptions for quick reference. See the Advanced Options page for sub options included in mIRC. View the built in mIRC help file for full descriptions of all options. Simply click the option name you wish to know more about from the menu below to view detailed information.

Connect
Connect
The Main Connect option window is your user information. Do Not put your real name in the real name field. You may use any valid looking email address. Choose your desired Nickname and an Alternate Nickname. Selecting invisible mode allows only users in the same channel to see you. Using New Window allows you to connect to multiple networks with your single client.
Servers
Choose the Network and Server you wish to connect to. There are additional options, Add, Edit, Delete and Sort. As Servers are added and removed occasionally you can edit them here.
Options
Select the options here that best suit your needs, connect on program start, reconnect on disconnection... The default port is normally 6667 though you may use other irc ports. Please note the 3 additional tabs, Perform, Retry and Advanced.
Perform is used to set automated tasks on connect such as joining a channel or setting user modes.
Retry is self explanatory. It is recommended you set your connection retries to at least 30 seconds apart.
Advanced allows you to set specified ports for DCC. This is often used in conjunction with firewall and router settings to successfully use DCC.
Local Info
You don't need to set Local Host or IP Address, mIRC will usually fill these in for you on connect. Select Local Host on Connect. Select Server for Lookup method.
Identd
Most IRC servers require your client ident to connect. Select Enable Identd server. Fill in User ID (usually your primary nick). The default port is 113. Select enable only when connecting.
Firewall
This option is rarely used by the average user. If you are behind an external firewall contact your System Administrator for the required information.
IRC
IRC
The Main IRC option window allows you to set many custom options. Choose to keep channels open on disconnect. Rejoin your channels on connect. Choose what channel messages you wish to see in your active windows. The Event tab allows you to set preferred options for channel events.
Options
These options are self explanatory. Set them by your personal preference.
Highlight
This option allows you to assign colors and sounds to incoming messages that contain certain words to listen for. Add the list of words you want to listen for separated by a comma using the Add button, select the options you want for the highlight. Color, Play Sound, or Flash. Please note sounds must be enabled.
Messages
Use these options to set time stamp syntax, strip codes from incoming messages, as well as setting your ctcp finger reply and quit message.
Catcher
The catcher option allows your mIRC to capture URL's and or Email addresses. Settings include opening in a new window, and warnings.
Logging
Your mIRC can log many events. Channels, Chats. or both. Choose and set your custom log options as needed.
Flood
This option is personal client flood protection. The default is acceptable, though you may adjust as needed for your personal use.
Sounds
Sounds
The Main Sounds option allows you to enable sounds for events. You may use the included default mIRC sounds or choose your own.
Requests
Sound Requests enable users to share sounds in channel. To use this feature enable Accept Sound Requests and Listen for !nick get requests. Please note If you are requesting file from a server such as omenserve you MUST uncheck Send !nick as a private message.
Agents
mIRC supports Microsoft Agent if you have it installed on your system. An agent is an animated character that can speak text and perform actions. Please note the agent dialog will only be visible if agent is already installed on your system.
Mouse
Mouse
This option determines the outcome of your double-click action.
Drag Drop
The Drag Drop feature allows you to pick up files from other programs e.g.. a file manager, and drop them on either Message or Channel windows. See the default commands for examples.
DCC
DCC
The Main DCC window allows you set your preferences for incoming DCC sends and Chat requests. The Trusted tab allows you to set users you trust to over ride safe settings.
Options
On Completion allows you to set options such as sounds and the automatic closing of send, get and chat windows. Set event time-outs and set maximum sends.
Folders
This is the default path to files you download on IRC. You may add, change or remove any folder you wish to use to store your incoming files.
Ignore
Ignore allows many options. Ignore all, Accept Only, or Disable. File types may be added or removed per your preference.
Fserve
mIRC's built in file server. Set here the max number of gets per user, the total cps you wish to allow. Setting this to Zero removes the cps limit. Choose your root serving folder and create a Welcome message for your server.
Server
The mIRC DCC Server listens for direct connections to your IP address from other mIRC clients. You can have the DCC Server listen for only certain types of connections, such as DCC Sends, Chats, or Fileserver requests. It is not necessary to enable Server for general mIRC use.
Display
Display
Display options are self explanatory. Choose these options by personal preference.
Options
Options allows you to choose a custom title bar for your client. Select visual styles, and enable the tray icon. These options again are personal preference.
Other
Other
Other allows you to select your command prefix buffer size and line separator. Choose which windows to confirm and more.
Lock
The lock options protect your client by allowing you to password protect it, disable scripts as well as the loading of com and dll files. Please note adjustments may need to be made if you want to install some scripts.
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