Black Hat Chat is a PHP-based web chat based on le-chat-php. BHC is also available on IRC. To connect, install an IRC client (e.g. WeeChat, Irssi, HexChat, Quassel IRC, KVIrc). Connect to the hostname blkhatjxlrvc5aevqzz5t6kxldayog6jlx5h7glnu44euzon

To connect to Black Hat Chat (BHC) using an IRC client, you'll need to follow these steps to set up your Tor network and configure your IRC client properly. Here's a step-by-step guide:

### Prerequisites

1. **Install Tor**: You need to have the Tor service running. You can download and install it from the [Tor Project website](https://www.torproject.org/).

2. **Install an IRC Client**: Choose an IRC client like WeeChat, Irssi, HexChat, Quassel IRC, or KVIrc. You can download and install any of these from their respective websites.

### Step-by-Step Instructions

#### Step 1: Start the Tor Service

Make sure Tor is running. If you installed the Tor Browser, you can simply launch it, which will start the Tor service in the background. Alternatively, you can run the Tor daemon separately.

#### Step 2: Configure Your IRC Client

##### For HexChat:

1. **Open HexChat**.
2. **Go to "HexChat" > "Network List"**.
3. **Add a new network**: Click "Add" and name it (e.g., "Black Hat Chat").
4. **Select your new network** and click "Edit".
5. In the "Servers for" section, click "Add" and enter the server details:
   - **Server**: `blkhatjxlrvc5aevqzz5t6kxldayog6jlx5h7glnu44euzongl4fh5ad.onion`
   - **Port**: `6667`
6. **Set the SOCKS5 Proxy**:
   - Go to "HexChat > Settings > Preferences".
   - Navigate to the "Network" section and select "Proxy".
   - Set proxy type to `SOCKS5`.
   - Enter:
     - **Hostname**: `127.0.0.1`
     - **Port**: `9050`
7. **Connect**: Go back to your "Network List", select "Black Hat Chat" and click "Connect".

##### For WeeChat:

1. **Open WeeChat**.
2. Type the following command to create a new server:
   ```
   /server add BHC blkhatjxlrvc5aevqzz5t6kxldayog6jlx5h7glnu44euzongl4fh5ad.onion/6667
   ```
3. Set the proxy:
   ```
   /proxy add socks5 127.0.0.1 9050
   ```
4. Connect to the server:
   ```
   /connect BHC
   ```

##### For Other Clients:

Refer to the specific IRC client documentation for adding a new server and configuring SOCKS5 proxy settings, but the general steps will be similar to what's described above.

#### Step 3: Join a Channel

Once you are connected to the server, you may want to join a channel. For example:
```
/join #yourchannel
```

### Notes

- Ensure that you're using an up-to-date version of both Tor and your chosen IRC client.
- Always follow ethical guidelines and the terms of service of any network you connect to.
- Be aware that accessing .onion sites means you are on the Tor network, which can lead to different privacy and security considerations.

With these steps, you should be able to connect to Black Hat Chat via IRC through the Tor network!