What is the server address of SpotChat?

SpotChat is reachable at ircs://irc.spotchat.org:6697. Hostname irc.spotchat.org, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.

Is SpotChat free to use?

Yes. SpotChat is a free, public IRC network. Connect with any IRC client. No account required to start chatting.

How many users are on SpotChat?

SpotChat typically has around 500 users online across 5+ indexed channels.

How do I join a channel on SpotChat?

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

Public network

Join SpotChat

Friendly general-purpose network. Here's the SpotChat server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.

Server

irc.spotchat.org

Port

6697 TLS

Users

≈500

Channels

Location

🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

IP address

212.71.233.192

Website

spotchat.org

How to connect to SpotChat

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

ircs://irc.spotchat.org:6697

Open your IRC client (HexChat, WeeChat, irssi, mIRC, Textual…).
Add a new network with the command /server irc.spotchat.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 SpotChat

All 5 public channels on SpotChat, 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
#9JV6DTzkL55veEup5ZMW	119	119	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#eFOexxiCqFjI2DOL	97	97	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#TTacXECIqqoDSHEAixK4CiuQ3du5YkQiUCewjhaxAML0A	90	90	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#VFt	83	83	Fake channel for confusing spambots
#MM	15	15	Fake channel for confusing spambots

About SpotChat

Friendly general-purpose network. SpotChat is an independent public IRC network with around 500 users.

Official website: spotchat.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is the server address of SpotChat?: SpotChat is reachable at ircs://irc.spotchat.org:6697. Hostname irc.spotchat.org, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.
Is SpotChat 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.