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

🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

IP address

43.224.182.242

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
#fsDmsQPx	140	140	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#WZzCbqQjzU7al	79	79	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#TejA6HQh9SYXPxoBdrQvkggDKv9sU3vYxWioAjRnvQlAf4wZEQEDo6	67	67	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#DYqiDSpsS4EJ8GkBsNR0PXPB	53	53	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#qZg00J8S21	36	36	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.