ngIRCd is an open-source, lightweight, and easy-to-configure Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server. It enables users to connect and communicate with other people through IRC networks. This tutorial will guide you through the installation of ngIRCd on your Elementary OS Latest operating system.
Before starting the installation, make sure you have the following:
Before installing ngIRCd, you should update your system to fetch the latest package lists and software updates. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Once your system is up to date, we can proceed to install ngIRCd. Since ngIRCd is available in the default repository of Elementary OS, you can install it by running the following command:
sudo apt install ngircd -y
The above command will install ngIRCd and all its dependencies.
After installation, you need to configure the ngIRCd server. The configuration file for ngIRCd is located at /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf.
Open the file using a text editor:
sudo nano /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf
In the file, you can configure several options, such as the server's name, port, and users to allow. Refer to the ngIRCd documentation for more information.
Once you have configured the ngIRCd server, save and close the file.
After configuring the ngIRCd server, start the service by running the following command:
sudo systemctl start ngircd
This command will start the ngIRCd service, and you should now be able to connect to and communicate with other users via IRC channels.
To test the ngIRCd server's functionality, open an IRC client application like HexChat or XChat and create a connection to your server's IP address or hostname.
For example, in HexChat, click on "XChat" in the menu bar, select "Network List," then "Add." Under "Server," enter the server name or IP address, and under "Port," enter the port number you configured in /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf.
Once you have entered the necessary details, click "Connect." If successful, you should now be able to communicate with other users connected to the same server.
In this tutorial, we have covered the steps required to install and configure ngIRCd on Elementary OS Latest. With ngIRCd installed, you can now enjoy a lightweight and easy-to-use IRC server for your communication needs.
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