Welcome toIRC4Fun

A modern IRC network built for communities. Connect, chat, and collaborate with people around the world.

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Resolving irc.irc4fun.net

✓ Connecting to 149.56.45.62:+6697

✓ TLS handshake — TLS 1.3 [ECDHE-RSA-AES-256-GCM-AEAD]

✓ SASL SCRAM-SHA-256,PLAIN,EXTERNAL authentication successful

✓ Welcome to the IRC4Fun Network — MOTD loaded

✓ Joined #IRC4Fun — 412 users

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Why IRC4Fun

Everything you need for a great IRC experience, all in one place.

Lightning Fast

Low-latency connections across multiple geographic regions with servers optimized for speed.

Secure & Private

TLS encryption, secure authentication, and privacy-first policies to keep your conversations safe.

Community Driven

Built by and for the community with open-source tools, community channels, and active support.

IRCv3 Support

Modern protocol extensions including SASL, message tags, server-time, account tracking, and more.

Powered by IRC Services

Manage your identity and channels effortlessly.

NickServ

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ChanServ

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BotServ

Assign network bots to your channel for automated moderation, greetings, fantasy commands, and custom responses.

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HostServ

Request and manage virtual hosts (vhosts) to customize your displayed hostname and mask your real address on the network.

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MemoServ

Send and receive offline messages to other registered users. Read, delete, and manage your memos from anywhere.

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Global

Network-wide announcement service used by staff to broadcast important messages, maintenance notices, and policy updates.

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HelpServ

Automated help system that provides quick reference guides, command syntax, and usage tips for all IRC services.

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GroupServ

Create and manage groups for organizing users. Assign group-based privileges, manage membership, and streamline access control.

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News

News, updates, and articles from the IRC4Fun team.

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Popular Channels

Our featured channels — plus browse the full directory below.

#irc4fun

Main Lobby

Network announcements
General chat & hangout
Staff always available

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Support & Help

NickServ & ChanServ guides
Connection troubleshooting
Friendly staff support

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#development

Development

Bot & module coding
Open-source projects
Collaboration welcome

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About IRC4Fun

IRC4Fun is a community-driven IRC network focused on providing stable, feature-rich chat infrastructure for projects, teams, and social groups around the world.

Whether you're running a community, a development team, or just hanging out with friends — we have you covered with registered nicknames, channels, and custom bots.

Our Mission

To provide a free, open, and secure IRC network where communities can grow and thrive. We believe in decentralized communication, user privacy, and open-source collaboration.

Our team of volunteers works around the clock to keep the network running, improve services, and welcome new users from all walks of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to get you started on IRC4Fun.

Connect to IRC4Fun using any IRC client at irc.irc4fun.net port 6697 (TLS). Register your nickname with NickServ and join channels to start chatting!
No IRC client? No problem. Use our built-in web chat to connect directly from your browser — no downloads or plugins needed.
Register your channel with ChanServ to claim ownership. Set access lists, topic locks, and custom modes to manage your community your way.
We support bots and service accounts. Request a bot hostmask or run your own bot — just follow our acceptable use policy.

Built for Modern IRC

A complete suite of features designed for security, performance, and flexibility.

Security & Authentication

TLS / SSL Everywhere

All connections support TLS 1.3 encryption on port 6697. Plaintext fallback available but encrypted is strongly encouraged.

SASL Authentication

Authenticate before connection registration with SASL PLAIN and EXTERNAL mechanisms for seamless, secure logins.

CertFP Login

Link a TLS client certificate to your account for password-free authentication. Maximum security, zero friction.

Connectivity & Access

IPv4 & IPv6 Dual-Stack

Full dual-stack networking. Connect over IPv4 or IPv6 — all servers support both protocols natively.

Multi-Region Servers

Geographically distributed servers across US, EU, and AU regions for low-latency connections worldwide.

Round-Robin DNS

irc.irc4fun.net automatically balances you to the best available server. Regional endpoints also available for direct connections.

Identity & Customization

Custom vHosts

Hide your real hostname with a vanity vHost. Request a custom one or use HostServ to set your own.

Nick Grouping

Group multiple nicknames under one NickServ account. Switch freely between nicks while keeping one unified identity.

MemoServ Messaging

Send offline messages to registered users with MemoServ. They'll receive your memo the next time they identify.

Advanced & Integration

New

IRC REST API

Full-featured JSON API powered by Anope RPC. Query users, channels, servers, and accounts programmatically.

Bot & Automation Friendly

Run custom bots with dedicated hostmasks. Full IRCv3 support including message tags, account-tag, and labeled-response.

Network Linking (IRCplus+)

IRC4Fun links with partner networks through our IRCplus+ relay, connecting communities across multiple IRC networks.

Meet Our Team

A dedicated group of volunteers keeping IRC4Fun running 24/7 — administrators, developers, and moderators.

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