Public network
Join AfterNET
General chat community network. Here's the AfterNET server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.
Server
irc.afternet.org
Port
6697 TLS
Users
≈900
How to connect to AfterNET
Point your IRC client at the address below. The connection is encrypted with TLS — use the secure port.
ircs://irc.afternet.org:6697
- Open your IRC client (HexChat, WeeChat, irssi, mIRC, Textual…).
- Add a new network with the command
/server irc.afternet.org +6697. - Choose a nickname and connect (make sure TLS/SSL is enabled).
- Type
/listto browse channels, or/join #channelto jump straight in.
Channels on AfterNET
We're indexing the public channel list for AfterNET. In the meantime, connect and run /list in your IRC client to browse every room, or /join #channel to enter one directly.
About AfterNET
General chat community network. AfterNET is an independent public IRC network with around 900 users.
Official website: afternet.org
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the server address of AfterNET?
- AfterNET is reachable at
ircs://irc.afternet.org:6697— hostnameirc.afternet.org, port6697over TLS/SSL. - Is AfterNET free?
- Yes — it's a free, public IRC network. No account is required to start chatting.
- How do I join a channel?
- After connecting, type
/join #channelnamein your client.