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Community, gaming and Minecraft chat. Here's the EsperNet server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.

Server
irc.esper.net
Port
6697 TLS
Users
≈2k
Channels
1+

How to connect to EsperNet

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

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

Popular channels on EsperNet

The busiest rooms on EsperNet right now, indexed automatically by our directory bot from 1 public channels. Type /join <channel> after connecting.

ChannelUsersTopic
#dragonweyr5This is the EsperNet IRC Network Support Channel. Please ask your question then wait for a response. EsperNet does not offer cloaking/v-hosts. For other users' privacy, only operators can see you talk.

About EsperNet

Community, gaming and Minecraft chat. EsperNet is an independent public IRC network with around 2k users.

Official website: esper.net

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Frequently asked questions

What is the server address of EsperNet?
EsperNet is reachable at ircs://irc.esper.net:6697 — hostname irc.esper.net, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.
Is EsperNet 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.