Est. 2000 · IRC network

Welcome to REALIRC

Stable servers, friendly staff, and battle-tested services for classic, real-time chat.

/server irc.realirc.org See services ↓

We’re a smaller IRC network focused on stability and protection. Our team runs InspIRCd to deliver security, performance, and a smooth user experience.

  •    Help available from experienced admins.
  •    Proactive protection with proxy scanning and GuardBot to combat clones and floods.
  •    A friendly environment where your channels aren’t micromanaged.

Uptime-ready

Stable servers

Since 2000

Long-running

Stable ircd

InspIRCd

Staff channel

#realirc

Network Services

Keep your identity, secure your channel, and stay in touch even when offline.

NickServ

Register your nickname with a password. Required for channel registration and memos.

/msg NickServ REGISTER <password>
/msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password>
/msg NickServ HELP

ChanServ

Register and protect channels; manage ops, akicks, and lock channel modes.

/msg ChanServ REGISTER #channel
/msg ChanServ OP #channel <nick>
/msg ChanServ HELP

MemoServ

Send memos to registered users or ops in a channel — even when they’re offline.

/msg MemoServ SEND <nick> <message>
/msg MemoServ LIST
/msg MemoServ HELP

Servers

Connect to irc.realirc.org for a random server, or pick a specific host below.

Default port: 6667
Server Location Ports Admin(s)
osiris.realirc.org New York City, NY, US 6667, 6697 (SSL) Mephisto
hive.realirc.org Dallas, TX, US 6667, 6697 (SSL) raw

Network Staff

osiris.realirc.org
Mephisto
Network Administrator, Server Administrator
hive.realirc.org
raw
Network Administrator, Server Administrator

Connect now

Use your favorite IRC client, or any web-based client.

General connect:
/server irc.realirc.org
List channels on the network:
/list
Pick a server Register your nick

Quick Start

  1. Connect: /server irc.realirc.org
  2. Register your nickname: /msg NickServ REGISTER <password>
  3. Optionally register a channel: /msg ChanServ REGISTER #yourchannel

Need help? Ask in #realirc