====== How do i create my own room / channel? ======
First, on IRC, rooms are called channels. All channel names start with a # (pound) sign.

Creating a channel on IRC is easy. All you have to do is join it by typing /join #channelname. If you are the first one to join it, you will get ops (@) which lets you kick, ban, and give ops to others.

> How do I keep it from going away when I leave?

You can register to have our channel services bot, X3, join your channel and keep it open for you 24/7. [[help:irc:x3|Instructions for registering with X3]]