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-== Java Web Chat ==
+Redbrick's current webchat client was launched in September 2009. It is based on qwebirc (a free, open-source IRC client) which is also the default webchat client on Quakenet.
-Redbrick has launched Java Web Based Chat.
 == How to Login ==
-Visit [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/chat/ Redbrick WebChat].<br/>
+Visit [http://webchat.redbrick.dcu.ie Redbrick WebChat].<br/>
-Choose "Web chat client (Java)"<br/>
+You will be prompted to login to [[IRC]] with your Redbrick Username and Password using pubcookie. Enter your username and password.<br/>
-Enter your Redbrick Username and Password to login to [[IRC]].<br/>
+Once you are logged in click "Connect". <br/>
-Webchat should load and automatically join you into #lobby
+Webchat should load and automatically join you into #lobby.<br/>
-== Common Annoyances ==
+== Webchat Commands ==
-- If you are already in chat, you will be renamed to username1.<br/>
+Most of the commands Webchat uses are the same as the other IRC clients on redbrick.<br/>
-To fix this, just quit or rename (/nick username) yourself in [[irssi]]. Then rename yourself to your normal username.
+For examples of some of these commands see the article on [[IRC]].<br/>
-- Java not being installed on your computer.<br/>
+== Connecting to channels automatically ==
-[http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp Download Java] here and install the browser plugin. Then close your browser and retry.
+By default you will automatically join #lobby.<br/>
+If you wish to override this functionality once you have logged in with pubcookie remove &channels=lobby from the end of the url and reload the page.<br/>
+You will now be prompted for your nickname and the channels you wish to join.<br/>
+If you want to join multiple channels the list should be comma separated. (eg. #lobby,#intersocs,#bots,...).<br/>
-== Other Questions ==
+This will only take effect for the current session and will have to be repeated each time you use webchat.<br/>
-- If something else is wrong, try emailing helpdesk@redbrick.dcu.ie about the problem and we will sort it out.
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-This help page will be extended shortly.
 [[Category:Helpdesk]]