To connect to RetroHexChat, enter a nickname on the connect screen and click Connect.
Nickname Rules
- 1–16 characters long
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Must start with a letter (a–z, A–Z) or a special character:
[ ] \ ^ _ ` { | } - Cannot contain spaces
- Cannot be a visitor name such as Guest1234
- Capital letters do not matter "Alice" and "alice" are the same nickname. It is shown as you type it.
Registration Required
Every nickname must be registered before entering the chat. When you connect with a new nickname, you'll be asked to choose a password to register it. On future visits, you'll enter your password to log in.
Connection Flow
1. Enter your nickname and click Connect.
2a. New nickname — A registration form appears. Choose a password (minimum 5 characters) and confirm it. Click Register & Connect.
2b. Registered nickname — A password prompt appears. Enter your password and click Connect.
3. You join the chat already identified and land in #lobby.
Nick Expiration
Nicknames not used for 180 days are automatically freed. Connect regularly to keep your registration. See Nick Expiration for details.
See Also
Connect Authentication · Changing Nickname · NickServ Overview · Nick Expiration · Watching Without an Account