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== How to use matrix as an IRC client to join #fsci == | == How to use matrix as an IRC client to join #fsci == | ||
* See [https://gist.github.com/fstab/ce805d3001600ac147b79d413668770d this guide] for freenode specific instructions | * See [https://gist.github.com/fstab/ce805d3001600ac147b79d413668770d this guide] for freenode specific instructions | ||
# On Matrix, open a new chat (with Riot app this is the "+" sign on the bottom right) | # On Matrix, open a new chat (with Riot app this is the "+" sign on the bottom right) | ||
# Invite @oftc-irc:matrix.org to the new chat | # Invite @oftc-irc:matrix.org to the new chat | ||
# Say !nick <yournick> | # Say !nick <yournick> | ||
# A request for new chat with NickServ will pop up. Accept it and identify yourself with your OFTC password (identify <password>) | # A request for new chat with NickServ will pop up (if not invite @_oftc_NickServ:matrix.org). Accept it and identify yourself with your OFTC password (identify <password>) | ||
# Send "REGISTER <password> <email>" | |||
This works for nicks that are known to matrix.org, i.e. if the nick has never joined an IRC channel that was bridged to matrix it won't work. | This works for nicks that are known to matrix.org, i.e. if the nick has never joined an IRC channel that was bridged to matrix it won't work. | ||