Hotline Client How-To Guide

Getting Started
Connecting to a server
Chat and News Windows
Users Window
Files and Tasks Windows
Trackers

Newbie Guide: Information and tips on using the client on private and public servers.

Server Connect FAQ: Explains some errors and problems you may encounter connecting to a server

Navigation Tips: Explains some ways to get around a little easier on the server.

NOTE: This guide applies to Hotline Client version 1.2.3. This is the only version recommended by the authors of this site. You can download it here:

Holtine Server (Mac)
Hotline Client
Mac - 68K | PPC | OS 10.1 PC  - Win 95+
3M Server Server IP: hotline3m.dyndns.org (no login or password required)
 

Another Note: This guide is geared mainly toward using Hotline on a Macintosh. Some references to "Finder" and other terms unfamiliar to Windows users will not apply if you are on a PC. Specific differences which PC users need to know will be noted within the guide.

PC users may also refer to the pdf format guide included with the above download of the client, or view it here if you have the Acrobat plugin installed in your browser.

Index | Getting Started | Connecting to a Server | Chat and News Windows | Users Window | Files and Tasks Windows | Trackers | Newbie Guide | HL Server FAQ | Navigation Tips