Editing XDCC (section)

== Usage ==

A stand-alone IRC client such as [[mIRC]] or [[HexChat]] is required to use the DCC protocol. In order to receive files, the software has to be properly configured, otherwise downloads will be rejected by the software.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theloadguru.com/how-to-configure-mirc/|title=How To Configure mIRC For Downloading|work=The Load Guru|access-date=27 September 2015|archive-date=17 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117211702/https://www.theloadguru.com/how-to-configure-mirc/|url-status=live}}</ref>

To use XDCC, one can send a private message (query) or send a [[Client-To-Client Protocol|CTCP]] command to a bot, using an [[IRC]] client. The user can ask a bot what files it has by private messaging "xdcc list" to the bot. However, this feature is often disabled as to not attract too much attention. When a user wants to download a packet or file from a bot, the user would type something such as "xdcc send #<pack number>" to the bot. The bot will either start sending the user the packet or the bot will place the user in a queue, and force the user to wait their turn. Some channels have special rules, for example requiring the user to join a second channel within a certain amount of time after starting the download to avoid interruptions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theloadguru.com/mirc-guide-troubleshooting/|title=How To Download With mIRC: Troubleshooting|work=The Load Guru|access-date=27 September 2015|archive-date=17 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117211647/https://www.theloadguru.com/mirc-guide-troubleshooting/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Addons exist, such as XDCCKlipper (for mIRC) which listen to adverts listed in a channel by the bots and save them to a separate window to facilitate easier browsing and allow users to view the status of a bot (speed, queues, slots etc.).