What is the server address of AustNet?

AustNet is reachable at ircs://irc.austnet.org:6697. Hostname irc.austnet.org, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.

Is AustNet free to use?

Yes. AustNet is a free, public IRC network. Connect with any IRC client. No account required to start chatting.

How many users are on AustNet?

AustNet typically has around 500 users online across 5+ indexed channels.

How do I join a channel on AustNet?

After connecting to irc.austnet.org, type /join #channelname in your IRC client to enter a room.

Public network

Join AustNet

Australian community network. Here's the AustNet server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.

Server

irc.austnet.org

Port

6697 TLS

Users

≈500

Channels

Location

🇺🇸 United States

IP address

52.13.109.21

Website

austnet.org

How to connect to AustNet

Point your IRC client at the address below. The connection is encrypted with TLS. Use the secure port.

ircs://irc.austnet.org:6697

Open your IRC client (HexChat, WeeChat, irssi, mIRC, Textual…).
Add a new network with the command /server irc.austnet.org +6697.
Choose a nickname and connect (make sure TLS/SSL is enabled).
Type /list to browse channels, or /join #channel to jump straight in.

Channels on AustNet

All 5 public channels on AustNet, indexed automatically by our directory bot. Users is the count from the latest scan; 24h peak is the highest member count seen in the last day. Type /join <channel> after connecting.

Channel	Users	24h peak	Topic
#p9SqH1UQwDCosMNckYwC0sqGLhti9aytXGd	138	138	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#oSjiOGV	117	117	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#XdJabi	98	98	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#UhDQjQwsR0LaPkPTNe7V3Ik4exOS4P4AOqxYPZk	60	60	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#cdyWvgWLmPJ0AIbNmtlHzGhxWEPK622MYrbE	2	2	Fake channel for confusing spambots

About AustNet

Australian community network. AustNet is an independent public IRC network with around 500 users.

Official website: austnet.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is the server address of AustNet?: AustNet is reachable at ircs://irc.austnet.org:6697. Hostname irc.austnet.org, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.
Is AustNet 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 #channelname in your client.