Welcome to IRC4Fun
A modern IRC network built for communities. Connect, chat, and collaborate with people around the world.
No client? Try Web Chat
Why IRC4Fun
Everything you need for a great IRC experience, all in one place.
Lightning Fast
Our servers are optimized for speed with low-latency connections across multiple geographic regions.
Secure & Private
TLS encryption, secure authentication, and privacy-first policies to keep your conversations safe.
Community Driven
Built by and for the community. Open-source tools, community channels, and active support.
Powered by IRC Services
Manage your identity and channels effortlessly.
NickServ
Register and protect your nickname, manage passwords, set up email recovery, and group multiple nicks under one account.ChanServ
Register channels, manage access lists, set auto-ops, configure topic locks, and control channel modes with ease.BotServ
Assign network bots to your channel for automated moderation, greetings, fantasy commands, and custom responses.News
News, updates, and articles from the IRC4Fun team.
IRC4Fun Network Infrastructure Update
We are excited to announce a major upgrade to the IRC4Fun network infrastructure! Over the past few weeks, our team has been working hard behind …
A Fresh New Look for irc4fun
A Fresh New Look for irc4fun We're excited to announce the launch of the brand-new irc4fun website! After months of development and design work, we've …
Live Channels & Topics
See where people are right now plus the latest channel topics (topics change occasionally).
Live Channels
Most active channels right now — jump in and start chatting.
Channel Topics
Current channel topics set by ops (not live chat messages).
Popular Channels
Our featured channels — plus browse the full directory below.
#irc4fun
- Network announcements
- General chat & hangout
- Staff always available
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#help
- NickServ & ChanServ guides
- Connection troubleshooting
- Friendly staff support
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#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.
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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!
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No IRC client? No problem. Use our built-in web chat to connect directly from your browser — no downloads or plugins needed.
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Register your channel with ChanServ to claim ownership. Set access lists, topic locks, and custom modes to manage your community your way.
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We support bots and service accounts. Request a bot hostmask or run your own bot — just follow our acceptable use policy.
Meet Our Team
A dedicated group of volunteers keeping IRC4Fun running 24/7 — administrators, developers, and moderators.
IRC4Fun — Join our growing community of IRC enthusiasts today