How to Use IRC on a Proxy
If you are someone who enjoys privacy when using Internet Relay Chat (IRC), one of the things you can use is a proxy server. A proxy server is a server you can connect your IRC program to. The server then basically acts as a middleman, allowing you to connect to any IRC network, but not revealing anything personal about you, such as an IP address.
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Instructions
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Open the IRC program that you use.
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Go to the connection settings of the program.
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Choose the option for a Proxy server. This may also be in your "Firewall" settings.
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Set the protocol to "Proxy" and enter the IP address, password (If needed) and port of the proxy server you want to use. Click OK.
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Connect to IRC networks as you normally would.
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Tips & Warnings
Connecting through a proxy server may increase the latency between you and the IRC server.
Do not attempt to do anything illegal using the server. You can still be traced by law enforcement agencies if needed.
