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

Server
irc.gamesurge.net
Port
6667
Users
≈5k

How to connect to GameSurge

Point your IRC client at the address below. This network does not offer TLS; the connection is plain text.

irc://irc.gamesurge.net:6667
  1. Open your IRC client (HexChat, WeeChat, irssi, mIRC, Textual…).
  2. Add a new network with the command /server irc.gamesurge.net 6667.
  3. Choose a nickname and connect.
  4. Type /list to browse channels, or /join #channel to jump straight in.

Channels on GameSurge

We're indexing the public channel list for GameSurge. In the meantime, connect and run /list in your IRC client to browse every room, or /join #channel to enter one directly.

About GameSurge

Major gaming community network. GameSurge is an independent public IRC network with around 5k users.

Official website: gamesurge.net

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Frequently asked questions

What is the server address of GameSurge?
GameSurge is reachable at irc://irc.gamesurge.net:6667 — hostname irc.gamesurge.net, port 6667 (plain text).
Is GameSurge 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.