ngircd is an open-source IRC server that provides a scalable and efficient IRC experience to users. It is written in C and is compatible with most operating systems, including Manjaro. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install ngircd on your Manjaro system.
Before installing ngircd, it’s important to update your Manjaro system to ensure you have the latest packages and dependencies.
Open the terminal by pressing "CTRL + ALT + T" and run the commands below:
sudo pacman -Syyu
The command will update your Manjaro system.
You can install ngircd via the AUR (Arch User Repository). Open the terminal by pressing "CTRL + ALT + T" and run the command below:
sudo pacman -S base-devel
This command will install the development tools needed to install ngircd.
Next, enable the AUR repository by running the command below:
sudo pacman -S yay
Once the AUR is enabled, you can proceed to install ngircd by running the command below:
yay -S ngircd
By default, the ngircd configuration file is located at '/etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf'. Before you can start using ngircd, you must configure it to your preferences.
Open the configuration file using your preferred text editor:
sudo nano /etc/ngircd/ngircd.conf
Read through the configuration file carefully and make the necessary changes according to your preferences.
Once you have made the changes, save and close the file.
Now that ngircd is installed and configured, you can start it using the command below:
sudo systemctl start ngircd
To ensure that ngircd starts automatically at boot, run the command below:
sudo systemctl enable ngircd
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure ngircd on your Manjaro system. With this IRC server, you can have a scalable and efficient IRC experience.
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