Public network
Join PIRC
Polish community IRC network. Here's the PIRC server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.
Server
irc.pirc.pl
Port
6697 TLS
Users
≈800
How to connect to PIRC
Point your IRC client at the address below. The connection is encrypted with TLS — use the secure port.
ircs://irc.pirc.pl:6697
- Open your IRC client (HexChat, WeeChat, irssi, mIRC, Textual…).
- Add a new network with the command
/server irc.pirc.pl +6697. - Choose a nickname and connect (make sure TLS/SSL is enabled).
- Type
/listto browse channels, or/join #channelto jump straight in.
Channels on PIRC
We're indexing the public channel list for PIRC. In the meantime, connect and run /list in your IRC client to browse every room, or /join #channel to enter one directly.
About PIRC
Polish community IRC network. PIRC is an independent public IRC network with around 800 users.
Official website: www.pirc.pl
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the server address of PIRC?
- PIRC is reachable at
ircs://irc.pirc.pl:6697— hostnameirc.pirc.pl, port6697over TLS/SSL. - Is PIRC 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.