1. Download mIRC from the chat
page.
2. Open mIRC once it extracts
itself.
3. Once mIRC opens, it will
display a page titled mIRC options.

4. The first thing you need to do
is change the IRC Network to "ALL" from "Private".
5. At this point, click
"Add" at the top right of the box.

6. Fill in the Port name, which
is 6667.
7. Also fill in the server name,
which is chat.hardcore50.com.
8. Once you're done adding the
information, click "Add" on the top right of that box.

9. Now you're ready to type in
your name and e-mail address on the bottom of that options page.
10. Click OK at the bottom.
11. Click the lightning bolt icon on
the top left of your screen.
12. You'll be asked which channel you'd like
to join. Type in "#thelounge".
13. Enjoy chatting!