How do I automatically join channels when I start XChat?
Starting in XChat 2.8.6, the “Add to Favorites” feature was added. Simply right click on the channel tab, and select Add to Favorites. Press OK. There is a bug in 2.8.6 where this change isn’t saved to disk until you open the Network list (XChat -> Network List) and hit the Close button. This bug is fixed in 2.8.8, so you do not need to do the workaround. In Versions prior to 2.8.6, Modify the Network list (XChat -> Network List) and edit the Network, adding the channels in the Channels to Join box, separated by commas and no spaces. For all versions, to connect to the Network automatically, in the Network List, edit the Network in question and check the Auto connect to this network on startup.