You can configure how Irssi handles DCC file transfers using /set commands:
If you are behind a firewall or NAT, enabling passive DCC can help you receive files. /set dcc_passive ON
Irssi is known for its efficiency and power in the terminal, but managing file transfers (DCC) can sometimes feel opaque. Unlike GUI clients, Irssi requires you to use commands to check the status of active, pending, or finished DCC transfers. Irssi Dcc Status
Set where received files go: /set dcc_download_path ~/Downloads/irc/
When someone sends you a file, you'll see a request. Accept it with: /dcc get You can configure how Irssi handles DCC file
Alternatively, for a more concise view, you can use: /dcc list 2. Managing Active DCC Transfers
If a transfer fails, you can try to resume it: /dcc resume 3. Customizing DCC Behavior Customizing DCC Behavior To stop a transfer, close
To stop a transfer, close a connection, or remove a failed transfer from the list: /dcc close Example: /dcc close send someuser