Welcome toIRC4Fun Free IRC Chat and Community
Chat online, join a trusted IRC server, and meet people from around the world in free IRC chat rooms.
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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
Register and protect your nickname, manage passwords, set up email recovery, and group multiple nicks under one account.
Ask in #helpChanServ
Register channels, manage access lists, set auto-ops, configure topic locks, and control channel modes with ease.
Ask in #helpBotServ
Assign network bots to your channel for automated moderation, greetings, fantasy commands, and custom responses.
Ask in #helpHostServ
Request and manage virtual hosts (vhosts) to customize your displayed hostname and mask your real address on the network.
Ask in #helpMemoServ
Send and receive offline messages to other registered users. Read, delete, and manage your memos from anywhere.
Ask in #helpGlobal
Network-wide announcement service used by staff to broadcast important messages, maintenance notices, and policy updates.
Ask in #helpHelpServ
Automated help system that provides quick reference guides, command syntax, and usage tips for all IRC services.
Ask in #helpGroupServ
Create and manage groups for organizing users. Assign group-based privileges, manage membership, and streamline access control.
Ask in #helpNews
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
#help
Support & Help- NickServ & ChanServ guides
- Connection troubleshooting
- Friendly staff support
#development
Development- Bot & module coding
- Open-source projects
- Collaboration welcome
Free Forever
No fees, no ads, no subscriptions. IRC4Fun has been free since 2008 and always will be.
Open Source
Every piece of our stack is open source. Inspect, fork, and contribute — we build in the open.
Secure by Design
TLS 1.3, SASL, and CertFP baked in from the start. Your privacy matters to us.
Community Led
Run by volunteers, for the community. Since 2008, people have always come first.
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.
IRC Guides
Search-focused tutorials to help you connect, secure your account, and grow channels.
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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