The first and perhaps the simplest way for users new to IRC is to register an account on the GameSurge website. To do this simply visit:

http://www.gamesurge.net/createaccount/

* Fill in your account name (it can be almost whatever you want it to be)
* Fill in your e-mail address and the e-mail address confirmation
* Fill in the human input validation box by typing the word in the box on the line below

After completing this form your account will be registered and your authentication password will be e-mailed to you. Please allow some time for the delivery of this e-mail.

Authentication

The next step is authenticating with AuthServ. Remember you must authenticate with AuthServ every time you connect to GameSurge. Authentication is very simple and straight-forward. The command to authenticate with AuthServ is:

/authserv AUTH <account name> <password>