If you don't already have Linkinus installed, visit the Linkinus website to download and install the software on your Mac.

Before creating a new connection you'll need to check that your identity settings are correct. Open Preferences... from the Linkinus menu and select Identities.

Make sure you have the following settings:

• Settings

  Organization:
• Username: Your username
• Realname: Your username
• Preferred nicknames: Your username
• Authentication passwords: Your password

Click the + button to create a new connection.

To connect to your organization's IRC server, click the + New Network button in the bottom left corner.

Create a new connection with the settings show below.

Use the following settings to create a connection:

• Settings

  Organization:
• Network name: Your organization name
• Authentication Service: NickServ

Click the + button to create a new server with the following configuration:

• Settings

  Organization:
• Server hostname or IP address: <orgname>.irc.grove.io
• Port: 6667 (for SSL use 6697)
• Password: Your organization name (not your password)

Once you have connected, Linkinus will automatically join all your channels.