What is the server address of Rizon?

Rizon is reachable at ircs://irc.rizon.net:6697 — hostname irc.rizon.net, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.

Is Rizon free to use?

Yes. Rizon is a free, public IRC network. Connect with any IRC client — no account required to start chatting.

How many users are on Rizon?

Rizon typically has around 13k users online across 200+ indexed channels.

How do I join a channel on Rizon?

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

Public network

Join Rizon

Anime, technology and general chat. Here's the Rizon server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.

Server

irc.rizon.net

Port

6697 TLS

Users

≈13k

Channels

200+

How to connect to Rizon

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

ircs://irc.rizon.net:6697

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

Popular channels on Rizon

The busiest rooms on Rizon right now, indexed automatically by our directory bot from 200 public channels. Type /join <channel> after connecting.

Channel	Users	Topic
#ELITEWAREZ	674	[+mntz] :: 10#0ELiTEWAREZ :: Search: 4ONLINE 0::0 Join 10#0ELITE-CHAT for S10earch0, S10ubscriptions0, and C10hat0!
#elite-chat	596	[+cntz] 1 11,1:: 514,1E14L14i0T0E00W0A14R14E14Z 11:: 0Search: 11ONLINE1\|0Triggers: 15!help !search !latest !recommended !hot !movies !music !tv !bluray !apps !games !ebooks !xxx 11::11 join #ewg-recruits if you want to help serve files
#news	473	[+CMNnptz] 13#4N7E8W3S 2- 13\| 4based 7ufotable 3saving 10anime 13\| bring an xdcc bot for +a (pm twi or tazmanian for access) \| @/!find \| Star Citizen guild: http://goo.gl/599iMt \| Sign up for this virtual server crap, you'll get 2 free months of lowest tier server: http://goo.gl/GmCgwt
#chat	368	[+CMNSnptzl] Welcome to #chat the go to place, to kick back and well chat. \| Do not eat the duck of provenance, no one knows where it's been. \| Spring has sprung, don't step in the dung \| Politics, conspiracies, or schizo talk = instant ban.
#asthenia	291	[+ntzl] 6AUTO-REQUESTS-MP3-FLAC-TV-GAME-MOVIE XDCC \|3 www.asthenia.info \|10 .find .cmds .reqhelp 3.subs 4.latest \|14 Atomic.Heart.Complete-voices38(83/4) JackassBestandLast-1080p(69/11) Obsession-1080p(98/169) Backrooms-1080p(69/7) Metallica(91/627) Bayside(91/622) Switchfoot(50/630)
#computertech	283	[+Nntzl] Welcome to #computertech \|\| uwu
#HorribleSubs	263	[+CMNcntz] 4Website: https://horriblesubs.info (Farewell) \| 13XDCC parser: https://nibl.co.uk/bots \| 9Status Arutha: Happy leeching! \| 8Suggestion: Come join #SubsPlease the one stop shop for new anime
#AsianBookie	262	[+ntz] 8,12 Welcome to AsianBookie LiveChat!
#HF-Announce	248	[+mntz] Official HappyFappy Announce Channel
#rastastugan	232	[+ntz] Rastastugan - Announce Channel
#AsphyxiA	214	[+ntz] 04XDCC FL08AC-MP3-TV-MOVIES-GA09MES \| https://asphyxia.ftp.sh \| .cmds .find 06.latest .subs 12\| AtomicHeartComplete-PC(GM1/703) 007FirstLight-PC(GM1/569) LEGOBatmanLegacyoftheDarkKnight-PC(GM1/491) MafiaTheOldCountry-PC(GM1/490) ForzaHorizon6-PC(GM1/449) PRAGMATA-PC(GM1/446) Directive80
#RizonIRPG	203	[+CNcntzl] Rizon Idle RPG - Help and commands: http://idlerpg.rizon.net \| bot alive, complaints -> peorth@rizon.net
#truth	200	[+CNntzl] The room dedicated to current events, politics, gender, race, science, cryptocurrency, economics, entertainment, history, spirituality, religion, philosophy, or any other type of knowledgeable discussion.
#8chan	178	[+CNnptz] 8chan.moe \| <jsilver> the destroy has been here
#/g/technology	170	[+Ccnptz] #/g/technology \| Smart tech discussion. This is what you get when you mess with us. #karmapolice
#help	160	[+CNcnptzl] Rizon Chat Network Help \| IRC or Rizon questions? See https://wiki.rizon.net \| If that link doesn't help, ask, and then wait for assistance
#Batcave	156	[+mntzl] (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ4,1 :: /Join 4#Batcave-Chat 11For 4,1 !newest !latest !Movies !Search 4,1 OFFLINE and Much More 4,1!Request OFFLINE 10 4,1 9 (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ Wanna chat /join #chatters 4,1
#chatfriendly	137	[+ntzl] (づ◕‿◕｡)づ 00,07"Converse & Connect: 💬🌐 A Welcoming Space for Thoughtful Chats, Friendly Debates, and Building Lasting Friendships!" 🎉🗣️💬 05Visit- https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/irc.rizon.net/#Chatfriendly 05to chat from browser.(づ◕‿◕｡)づ 03"If We Filled A Balloon With Our Love,
#commie-subs	130	[+Nntz] 08,04☭ Commie Subs ☭ \|\| what if anime was good
#HF-General	124	[+ntz] Chat channel for HF. Please use site username. Site rules apply in this channel. Help channel: #HF-Help . Announcement channel: #HF-Announce -> Site: UP!Tracker: UP!\| We're Fappy and we're Happy! \| New Domain: happyfappy.net
#chads	121	[+CNntz] Home of the GLOBAL ELITE \| "MAXIMUM LETHALITY, NOT TEPID LEGALITY." https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115398251623299921 \| <&Shahid> i have to denigger my code before merging into master \| burnout (burnout@staff.rizon) has joined #chads \| You were killed by burnout (stop in
#Canada	120	[+ntzl] 04w05e07l08c09o03m10e 12t02o 13#05c04a08n07a03d09a 10- 12t13h06e 05507108s09t 10s11t12a02t06e13!
#Batcave-Chat	117	[+ntz] Show help: !help !latest !search.Want Something Not here use !reqhelp To Find Out How!!Look Here & request https://pastebin.com/70Y4kHXJ \| https://sunxdcc.com/?sterm=batcave \| /join #chatters
#uk	113	[+Cnptz] 15,1Welcome to 11,1[0,1#UK11,1] 0'12,1His party is called "Restore"0,1' 11,1\|15,1 £ 11,1\|15,1 R.I.P Bmonk 1988-2013 11,1\|15,1 http://wiki.rizon.net/index.php?title=Uk 11,1\|15,1 Saying no to the USA since 1776
#linux	105	[+CNRntz] Welcome to #linux ! \| Channel Rules: https://wiki.rizon.net/index.php?title=Linux \| Ask your question(s) and be patient as it is different time(s) around the globe \| NUchat IRC client: https://github.com/lord3nd3r/NUchat/releases/tag/v1.6.0
#homescreen	105	[+Nnptz] IRSSucks Chess Elo: 2000
#xmas	96	[+CNScnptz] Thank you for participating in the 2025 event! Rizon staff wishes everyone a happy 2026!
#1WAREZ	95	[+ntz] 0,1 -=[ Welcome To #1WaReZ ] 8 NEW (2026): 4GERMAN-ANIME 10[ We Are Looking For Rooters, Servers, Fillers ]-[ For !Search - JOIN #1WAREZ-CHAT ]=-
#rice	95	[+CMNntz] 02No Rice No Life™ \| Wiki: 02https://rizonrice.club \| Channel guidelines: 02https://rizonrice.club/IRC:Guidelines \| Rice database: 02https://db.rizonrice.club \| Channel stats: 02https://stats.foxbnc.co.uk/rice \| <+cappuccino> why do people use void linux, its such a lon
#doki	93	[+CMNnptzl] ~ Doki Rub-a-dub-dub Thanks for the Grubs ~ 0,1\|7,1 "RIP Fujiwara Keiji" Edition 0,1\|7,1 https://doki.co/ 0,1\|9,1 XDCC: http://v.gd/8TJXGB 0,1\|13,1 FB: http://v.gd/wJHCIn 0,1\|15,1 Steam: http://v.gd/i0gnZB 0,1\|11,1 Triggers: .anitv @/!find !xdcc/list !tt1,1Ojii so picky:<
#rizonbnc	92	[+Ncntzl] Rizon's official BNC channel \| BNC status: EU: 09UP / US: 09UP \| Before requesting, please read https://s.rizon.net/bncfaq and https://s.rizon.net/awaynicks \| If the FAQ does not answer your question, please ask and wait patiently.
#VIzon	91	[+CNRcnptz] Welcome to #VIzon, the Rizon Lottery channel \| https://wiki.rizon.net/index.php?title=VIzon \| Drawing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 00:00:00 UTC! \| Next Drawing: 4#1446 \| Countdown: https://vizon.rizon.club
#World-Chat	82	[+ntzl] 56,4Welcome to world-chat <3 please check https://wiki.rizon.net/index.php? title=World-Chat \| Forum: https://bit.ly/w-cforum stats :https://bit.ly/WStats \| Play: https://kuro-rpg.net/projects/26/ \| Anna says: TESTING 1 2 3 \| 13A4N8N9A11 12D13I4D8N9'11T
#/g/tv	81	[+ntz] bon vs brian. ballsac loses again
#townsquare	81	[+Cntzl] 13❤ 9♪ 12♫ 9♪ 13❤ 8 Chats and talks here. Thanks for the support and pls no drama. We also have radio when the DJ's are on line. Tune to http://radio.infomatrix-irc.com:8000/ 13❤ 9♪ 12♫ 9♪ 13❤
#preppers	72	[+nptzl] Welcome to #preppers 🌿 Discussing survivalist prepping: tips, gear, skills, and community resilience. Stay prepared, stay informed! 💡 \| Channel Rules: https://wiki.rizon.net/index.php?title=Preppers \| Please identify with NickServ (/msg NickServ HELP for assistance) \| Survival pdf's: http
#/vt/	71	[+mntz] #/vt/ - Virtual YouTubers \| Hololive/Nijisanji/VShojo/all other vtubers welcome!! \| The List™: https://nyoron.moe/files/the_list.txt \| Channel Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY3i8L-YmPU
#CHIHIRO	67	[+MNntzl] 13,1Welcome to ~Chihiro Fansubs~! \| 8,1https://chihiro-subs.com/ https://discord.gg/ZRNDEPr \| 7,1Releases: Slime 02, BRR 03, Citrus BD, Izetta BD, SukaSuka BD, Otome BD, Taboo BD, Goblin Slayer BD \|10
#tinychan	65	[+CNnptz] Welcome to #Tinychan \| Talkboard: 12https://tinychan.org - Textboard: 12https://dis.tinychan.org ???: 12https://alpha.station.moe \| irc stats: 12https://dis.tinychan.org/irc.html \| movie stream every(?) saturday: 12https://dis.tinychan.org/movies.html \| <Jevin> *EEEECH EE
#usa	60	[+ntzl] Welcome to #USA %% English only %% Talk something, anything.. Say HI. - A troll-free channel. Be nice guys.
#bitcoinsoftware	60	[+nt]
#indonesia	60	[+ntzl] 4,1Sebuah negara kepulauan di Asia Tenggara yang dilintasi garis khatulistiwa dan berada di antara daratan benua Asia dan Oseania sehingga dikenal sebagai negara lintas benua, serta antara Samudra Pasifik dan Samudra Hindia - INDONESIA.
#politics	60	[+Rntz] Welcome to #Politics No guns allowed, duty free zone
#beginner	58	[+ntzl] Welcome to #Beginner - State your question and a helper will answer soon. It may take several minutes for someone to answer, be patient please.
#eclipse	57	[+CMntz] 11,1Eclipse Productions 4\|\|8 Turning over on the other side in hibernation... 4,1\|\|9 Last Releases: Hayate no Gotoku Movie, Shakugan no Shana Final 24 \|\|13 Triggers: !help, !faq, !rules 4\|\|8 XDCC list on http://eclipse.speedsubs.org
#freespeech	56	[+ntz] welcome to #freespeech \| rest in peace Cuckoo, we love you \| the bumps on your tongue are called lingual papillae and lingual papillae means tongue nipples \/ WE SELL ICE AGENT DOX TO MEXICAN CARTELS
#Zurna	55	[+Ccntzl] 63 24/7 uptime, emotions under maintenance 4🚀
#Bandung	54	[+ntzl] 0,1 Selamat Datang 8#Bandung0 Flower City - Capital of West Java \| 11Tempat Ngobrol, Game, Gathering, Ngopi \| 4Scramble: !start / !stop
#Online	54	[+Ccntzl] 2 Always online 4▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 100% , 2never alive. 4💻⚡
#politics-uncensored	54	[+CMNRnz] Welcome to #football \| No warranty expressed or implied. \| It's time take back our national sovereignty. 🇺🇸 \| Happy 64th birthday, Tom Cruise! \| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4difPEQ8wA4 \| America is a nation of winners. America is back. \| America will never be a communist country. \| E
#Erai.raws	54	[+Mntz] The official channel for Erai-raws (https://www.erai-raws.info) \|\| Also join #world-chat and #vivid for friendly fun! :)
#Yogyakarta	53	[+ntzl] 0,1 Selamat Datang 8#Yogyakarta0 Gudeg City - Never Ending Asia \| 11Tempat Ngobrol, Game, Gathering, Ngopi \| 4Scramble: !start / !stop
#Medan	53	[+ntzl] 0,1 Selamat Datang 8#Medan0 Texas City - Capital of North Sumatera \| 11Tempat Ngobrol, Game, Gathering, Ngopi \| 4Scramble: !start / !stop
#Turkey	53	[+ntzl] 0,4 Welcome to the Turkey channel! Here, we discuss everything about Turkey, from its rich history and culture to travel tips and local cuisine. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences!
#Offline	53	[+ntzl] 61 Welcome to the Offline Zone.4 No internet required! [█████████] 100%
#r9k	53	[+ntz] Welcome to #r9k, a friendly place for whale-mannered indervidiuals. \| SadCrab (15-09-1996 - 03-06-2014) https://i.imgur.com/tXSlxil.jpeg \| bubble like moët chandon \| I CAN'T BREED
#myanimelist	53	[+Cmnptz] Discord: https://discord.gg/myanimelist . Discord Rules: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1688884
#Istanbul	53	[+ntzl] 72 Online mode: 4ON \| 72Social life: 88OFF 4🔞
#randommusic	52	[+CNntzl] RIP Cuckoo <3 We miss you! \| Add songs by linking youtube, bandcamp or soundcloud! Stream: http://cytu.be/r/MusicBox Website: https://musicbox.gamefiar.com LastFM: https://www.last.fm/user/MusicBoxIRC
#videogames	51	[+Mntz] All gaming discussions on Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC/Linux/Mac/Steam, Mobile and VR for all gamers! \| Discord: https://discord.gg/NYEN3wVfAy \| Steam Community: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/videogames \| Website: https://www.slyktech.com \| Twitch: https://www.twitch.com/slykgames

About Rizon

Anime, technology and general chat. Rizon is an independent public IRC network with around 13k users.

Official website: rizon.net

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Frequently asked questions

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