What is the server address of SwiftIRC?

SwiftIRC is reachable at ircs://irc.swiftirc.net:6697. Hostname irc.swiftirc.net, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.

Is SwiftIRC free to use?

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

How many users are on SwiftIRC?

SwiftIRC typically has around 2k users online across 205+ indexed channels.

How do I join a channel on SwiftIRC?

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

Public network

Join SwiftIRC

General chat and gaming community. Here's the SwiftIRC server address, the busiest channels, and exactly how to connect from any IRC client.

Server

irc.swiftirc.net

Port

6697 TLS

Users

≈2k

Channels

205

Location

🇺🇸 United States

IP address

143.198.146.114

Website

www.swiftirc.net

How to connect to SwiftIRC

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

ircs://irc.swiftirc.net:6697

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

Channels on SwiftIRC

All 205 public channels on SwiftIRC, 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
#swiftirc	57	57	[+nrtHP] 04Welcome to SwiftIRC 06:: 04https://swiftirc.net/ 06:: 04https://discord.gg/swiftirc 06:: 04For assistance, join 08#Help 06:: 04For administrative assistance, join 08#Support
#rshelp	41	41	[+nrtCHP] 3https://rshelp.com \| https://discord.gg/swiftirc \| RS3: 04Leagues II: Equilibrium - Fixes & Issues:04 06https://rshelp.com/t/dde99 03\| OSRS: 04The Official OSRS Podcast Episode 19 With Mod Archie:04 06https://rshelp.com/t/1c17b
#programming	26	26	[+nrtHP] https://discord.gg/swiftirc \| General programming assistance, beardy discussion and egotistical chit chat. \| Long text? pastebin.com \| Discussion of many languages, platforms, and frameworks. \| Don't ask to ask; just ask! \| Celebrating 15+ years of #programming!
#idle	25	25	[+mnrt] SwiftIRC's Idle RPG game :: Site: https://idlerpg.0bin.xyz/ :: Join 03#swiftirc to chat :: Register: /msg MultiRPG REGISTER <username> <password> <class> :: Login: /msg MultiRPG LOGIN <username> <password>
#LostHQ	22	22	[+nrtHP] 07LostHQ 14↣07 12https://losthq.rs07 14\|07 IRC Channel stats 14↣12 !cstats 14\|07 LostCity Forums 14↣07 12https://lostcity.rs07 14\|07 2004Scape Game 14↣07 12https://2004.lostcity.rs07
#LostCity	22	22	[+nrtHP] 07Play 14↣07 12https://2004.lostcity.rs07 14\|07 LostCity Forums 14↣07 12https://lostcity.rs07 14\|07 Support 14↣07 12https://2004.lostcity.rs/support07
#bullshit	21	21	[+nrH] https://discord.gg/swiftirc \|\| be the corner of the internet that makes people wonder how they got here
#help	19	19	[+nrtH] Welcome to the general help channel! Please ask your question(s) and wait patiently - we're not always at the computer. #IRCHelp for IRC help, #Support for administrative assistance, #rshelp for Runescape help
#minecraft	17	17	[+nrtHP] Java 1.21.11 mc.swiftirc.net - ask Dragon for access! \|\| Discord: https://discord.gg/swiftirc \|\| Live Map: https://mc.swiftirc.net/
#discord	16	16	[+nrtH] discord.gg/swiftirc
#mircscripting	14	14	[+nrtR] 3Welcome to #mIRCScripting for 47,0 m4IR7C help \| Guide: 47https://en.wikichip.org/wiki/mirc \| Pastebin: 47https://pastebin.com \| 7.84: 47https://mirc.com/get.html \| Ask on the channel and wait, no query! \| 47https://mircscripts.info \| ᵧₐᵧ ₙₑ𝓌 ᵦₑₜₐ 47https://www.mi
#swiftrpg	13	13	[+nrtH] 07https://swiftrpg.com 06:: 04The best IRC-accessible RPG game 06:: 04!register !login 06:: 04DO NOT SEND PASSWORD OVER IRC
#Games	13	13	[+nrtHP] Featured: Palworld \| Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/swiftirc
#msl	12	12	[+nrtR] Welcome to #mSL for 12m4IR7C related issues/help, and stuff \| Scripting guide: 12https://en.wikichip.org/wiki/mirc/ \| Pastebin: 12https://mypastebin.com/ \| Snippets: 12https://mircscripts.info/ \| mIRC 7.84: 12https://mirc.com/get.html
#cooking	12	12	[+nrtHP] Recipes! https://food.swiftirc.net - https://discord.gg/swiftirc - In Brad We Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yNtQz8SLkE
#freshchat	10	10	[+lnrt] 1,4 Welcome to SwiftIRC's 9,2 #FreshChat 8,5 Lets speak English & Tagalog in main channel.11,14 Have fun & Enjoy your Stay here4,14 Mabuhay every1!! 5,8Stay SAFE from Covid!
#media	10	10	[+nrtH] TV Show: Silo S3 \| Movie: Obsession \| Anime: ONE PIECE \| YouTube: Tom Scott's Roadtrip across England \| Music: Courtney Barnett
#hockey	10	10	[+nrtHP] \| 5 minutes each for fighting \| Gotta get pucks deep \| 2026-27 NHL Regular-Season begins September 29th
#space	10	10	[+nrt] Crew-5 Blog https://blogs.nasa.gov/crew-5/
#Christian	10	10	[+mnrt] 11,2And we know that all things work together for good 04to those who love God11,2, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 04(Romans 8:28 NKJV)11,211,2 / Channel for all group of Themes. 04https://is.gd/thatsmyking11,2 Our Website: 04https://christian-chat-chalice.co
#Bible-Study-Fellowship	10	10	[+mnrt] The Bible has answers! Study the Scriptures with free articles, maps, timelines and a wide range of unique Biblical resources. To visit our community join #Christian-Chat-Chalice or look at our website for more details https://www.christian-chat-chalice.com
#Christian-Chat-Chalice	10	10	[+mnrt] 11,2And we know that all things work together for good 04to those who love God11,2, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 04(Romans 8:28 NKJV)11,211,2 / Channel for all group of Themes. 04https://is.gd/thatsmyking11,2 Our Website: 04https://christian-chat-chalice.co
#chanstat	9	9	[+nrtC] If you have any questions/concerns please head to our main support channel #Chanstat on irc.rizon.net
#duckhunt	9	9	[+nrtP] ::: 04Get them all! ::: 03Commands: !duckcmds :::
#Nooby4life19	9	9	[+nrt] 速い「ＳＷＩＦＴＩＲＣ」楽しいリレーチャット — WE AINT GOT NO NERD SPONSERS
#Christian-Chat-Chalice-German	9	9	[+mnrt]
#Christian-Chat-Chalice-Net-9	8	8	[+nrtzZ]
#php	8	8	[+nrt] Peace, love, and intolerance. \| How to Ask Questions the Smart Way: http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html \| NO TOLERANCE FOR IDIOTS.
#bot	8	8	[+nrtHPR] AI SLOP
#mirc	8	8	[+ntH] You probably want #mircscripting (registered nick required)
#irchelp	8	8	[+nrtC] Welcome to #IRCHelp on the SwiftIRC network. Please visit our #support channel for assistance from administrators. Feel free to ask any IRC related question here.
#Bible-Trivia-Quiz	8	8	[+lmnrt] 11,2Welcome to 04#Bible-Trivia-Quiz11,2 / Care to test your skills at biblical trivia? Type 04!trivia911,2 to start and stop a game, type 04#9help11,2 for other trivia games and categeories. Please do not start a new game if another one is already running.11,2 04https://is.gd/howw
#rscript	7	7	[+nrt] 7,5 #rscript 0-8 >10 Years! 07\|\|0 Have a question? 8PM Cruiser directly! 7\|\|08 Channel Req: 002 07\|\|8 Bugs & Suggestions:0 http://bug.rscript.org
#finance	7	7	[+nrtR] How I Got Over My Fear of Investing and Started Saving for My Future: https://goo.gl/RMFgJC \| Various referral bonuses: https://ryan.goldstein.tel/affiliate-links
#baseball	6	6	[+nrtHP] Baseball + Baseball bot [live polling of MLB games] \| Bases are listed 1st-3rd as left to right
#computertech	6	6	[+nrt] Welcome to #computertech \| Now relayed to Technet and not Rizon!
#faithy	6	6	[+nrt] Permanent f2p @ oldschool rs \| 420 blaze it \| buy a man eat fish, he day, teach fish man to a lifetime
#trivia	6	6	[+nrt] 12SwiftIRC's Official Trivia channel \| 12To play type 10.trivia \| 12For hints type 10~ \| 12To repeat the question type 10q
#marchmadness	5	5	[+nrt] 07MARCH 04MADNESS07 20032608! 12https://swiftirc.net/marchmadness.html 03Password: 04Swift
#software	5	5	[+nrt] Information related to software like github push, CVEs, etc \| Commands: ?anopegit, ?cvedetails, ?dsa, ?freebsd, ?unrealgit, ?unrealpanel and ?usn
#	5	5	[+nrtP]
#BrighterShores	5	5	[+nrtCP] https://discord.gg/swiftirc \| Follow forward messages from discord for updates. If no link is visible ask for one :)
#playstation	5	5	[+nrt] e5e5e5PlayStation Channel - https://playstation.com/ - News: e5e5e5Sony to stop production of physical disc games starting in 2027 which is outraging gamers due to storage limit considers, and licensing issues when publishers revoke or do not renew any licenses for items users purchase dig
#Bible	5	5	[+lmnt] The Bible has answers! To visit our community join #Christian-Chat-Chalice or look at our website for more details https://www.christian-chat-chalice.com
#Glorious	5	5	[+nrt] Garden of Eden
#mSLDev	4	4	[+nt]
#bugie	4	4	[+nrt] https://i.imgur.com/8VPGiG9.jpg
#javascript	4	4	[+nt]
#ircnow	4	4	[+nt]
#yodaUP	4	4	[+nt]
#badboy	4	4	[+mnrtC] <@Aby> pures are as stupid as eating meat in 2019
#bnc	4	4	[+nrtC] This service has shut down.
#arioli	4	4	[+nt]
#dm	4	4	[+nrt] Welcome to #DM \| !dm to begin \| !dmcommands to list commands
#/	4	4	[+nt] 7#9Slash7 :: 9#10Computertech 9#10idle 9#10mircscripting 9#10root 9#10swiftirc 9#10swiftrpg 9#10technet7 ::
#pking-jerking	4	4	[+nrt]
#team_starfire	3	3	[+nrt] -=<{([ Distributed Computing for Dummies ])}>=- zer krankenhaus
#Chat	3	3	[+nrt]
#usa	3	3	[+nt]
#alerts	3	3	[+nrt] alerts
#ikick	3	3	[+nrtC] 3[ Welcome to iKick's support channel! 3][ Site: 3www.iKick.eu 3][ News: iKick closed - http://forum.swiftirc.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=14763&p=213466#p213466 3]
#vhost	3	3	[+nrtMR] Do not PM/highlight the ops. Please request a vhost in the channel and be patient. Domain ownership must be verified for actual domains; non-domains are advised. Duplicates must be justified.
#swift	3	3	[+nrt] "One Stop Shop" IRC Community! [For IRC Help or questions regarding join #Help ]
#root	3	3	[+nt] 9#10root :: 9» 10Quakenet3 :: 10DALnet3 :: 10EFNet3 :: 10IRCNow3 :: 10Torrentleech.org3 :: 10AnonOps3 :: 10Rizon3 :: 10Libera3 :: 10UnderNet3 :: 10Blinkenshell3 :: 10IRC4Fun
#technet	3	3	[+nt]
#mumble	3	3	[+nrtP] Make it come back, no discord. \| !voice command for server link \| download @ https://www.mumble.info/downloads/
#palworld	3	3	[+nrt] pal.swiftirc.net:8211 <MonteBorg> palworld is a multiplayer, open-world survival crafting game developed by bringing up bruce willis himself saying it's important to keep things civil and organized in a small, cozy cave at the base or a hot fudge
#portugal	3	3	[+nrtPRT] Bem-vindo(a) ao #Portugal
#ham-chat	3	3	[+nrtP] Data and Packet Modes on HAM radio, what fun is this?! Current Hype Train: 44VarAC FM!
#mamak	2	2	[+nrt] 11,1Welcome 0to 4MAMAK@SwiftIRC 6- 14Enjoy your chatting 3& 15Please obey the rules 7-'
#Perak	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Perak Darul Ridzuan
#Selangor	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Selangor Darul Ehsan
#Chat-World	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome to #Chat-World
#AllNiteCafe	2	2	[+nrt] A place where people come and hang out =)'
#Melaka	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Melaka Negeri Bersejarah
#Beginner	2	2	[+nrt] SwiftIRC help for beginners
#pahang	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Pahang Darul Makmur
#sarawak	2	2	[+nrt] Welocme to #Sarawak
#sabah	2	2	[+nrt] 11,1Welcome 0to 4Sabah@SwiftIRC 6- 14Enjoy your chatting 3& 15Please obey the rules
#indonesia	2	2	[+nrt] 5Welcome to #indonesia \| NO SPAM!, NO WAR and no ADVERTISING! #indonesian BISA! \| OPEN FOR NEW OP! ASK Vendeta \| Dirgahayu Indonesia yang ke 75 Tahun! MERDEKA!
#kampung	2	2	[+nrt] 11,1Welcome 0to 4KAMPUNG@SwiftIRC 6- 14Enjoy your chatting 3& 15Please obey the rules 7-'
#Terengganu	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Terengganu Darul Iman
#key	2	2	[+nrt] 9[14«9» 14Welcome to the 9#CwExperts 14Key Channel 9«14»9] 9¤ 9[14«9» 4FC: CwExperts 9«14»9] 9¤ 9[14«9» 7CWE Site: http://cwexperts.org/ Pass: 6superboost 9«14»9] 9¤ 9[14«9» 13Discord: http://bit.ly/CWE-DISCORD 9«14»9]
#Johor	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Johor Darul Takzim
#Jakarta	2	2	[+nrt] 5Welcome to #Jakarta \| NO SPAM!, NO WAR and no ADVERTISING! #Jakarta BISA! \| OPEN FOR NEW OP! ASK Vendeta \| Dirgahayu Jakarta@Indonesia yang ke 75 Tahun! MERDEKA!
#Kelantan	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Kelantan Darul Naim
#CasualChat	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome to #CasulChat
#Kedah	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome To #Kedah Darul Aman
#veteran	2	2	[+nrt] Welcome to #veteran
#cwexperts.staff	2	2	[+nrt] 9[14«9»14 Welcome to the 9#CwExperts 14Staff Channel9 «14»9] ¤ [14«9»14 4FC: CwExperts14 9«14»9] ¤ [14«9» 7CWE Site: http://cwexperts.org/ Pass:6 superboost14 9«14»9] ¤ [14«9»14 13Discord: http://bit.ly/CWE-DISCORD 9«14»9]
#bangme	2	2	[+nrtQ] 6[ 7\|\|13 997/6 9913 Hunter 7\|\| 6[ 7:: 6Dragon Implings 13:32 7:: 6] 6[7 ::6 Magpie Implings 13:173 7:: 6] 6[ 7:: 6Ninja Implings 13:52 7:: 6]7 \|\| 4http://pastebin.com/f25b98663 7\|\| 4Collage: http://tinyurl.com/ycy6t73
#365Networks	2	2	[+nt]
#police	2	2	[+nt]
#baa	2	2	[+nrt] Where cows go quack, ducks go baa and sheep go moo.
#ltr	2	2	[+ntQ] https://i.imgur.com/AKBwyzX.jpg
#msl++	2	2	[+nt]
#linux	2	2	[+lnrtL] GNU/Linux support channel \| pastebin long outputs: http://pastebin.com
#Canada	2	2	[+nrtP]
#Australia	2	2	[+nrtP]
#channel	2	2	[+nrt] 12-æ0,12æ¸2,12`æ12,2æ¸1,2`æ2,1æ¸0,1 -= Welcome to #channel. =- 2,1`æ1,2æ¸12,2`æ2,12æ¸0,12`æ12,0æ-
#Peru	2	2	[+nt]
#swiftbot	2	2	[+nt]
#dupefr-cmd	2	2	[+nt]
#playforia	2	2	[+nrt] Join #Events for casual gaming!
#hgs	2	2	[+nt]
#rscriptbots	2	2	[+nrt] Go to #rscript
#WorldChat	2	2	[+nrtP]
#rot	2	2	[+nt]
#swiftkit	2	2	[+nrt] SwiftKit v1.83.3 \| 3,785,000+ downloads! \| Web: http://swiftkit.net \| Follow us @SwiftKit \| Please visit our Knowledge Base http://kb.swiftkit.net and forums http://forums.swiftkit.net
#osrs	2	2	[+lnrtL]
#c	2	2	[+nt]
#nfl	2	2	[+nt]
#Brasil	2	2	[+nt]
#irc	2	2	[+nrtR] 0,8\|8,7\|4,7\|7,4\|5,4\|4,5\|1,5\|5,1\|9,115315 15,1#IRC - Internet Relay Chat \| SwiftIRC Chat Channel - Unofficial Help Channel - \| News: AUSTRALIA SHOULD HAVE WON EUROVISION 2k16 15,1 153159,15,1\|1,5\|4,5\|5,4\|7,4\|4,7\|8,0\|0,8\|8
#wow	2	2	[+nrtC] SwiftIRC's Offical World of Warcraft Channel \|4 Rules:12 http://pastebin.com/0WRQGjLH \| 4News: 7Longest grind to 100 12http://blizz.ly/1ky8sl8 \| 4Patch Notes: 7 6.1 12http://blizz.ly/1DS7MA9
#2004scape	1	1	[+lmnrtHLP] 07Migrating channels, please join 04#LostCity
#KUWAiT	1	1	[+nrtP]
#multirpg	1	1	[+nt]
#botoutput	1	1	[+ikmnrtP]
#malaysia	1	1	[+nrt] '8,12 Welcome To #MALAYSIA. Malaysian Largest/Biggest Room Of The SwiftIRC Community.'
#jordan	1	1	[+nt]
#blueknights	1	1	[+nt]
#banana	1	1	[+nt]
#pacman	1	1	[+nrt] Welcome to PᗣᗧMᗣN online for mIRC - Get the script at https://gitlab.com/Ouims/Pacman/blob/master/pac_installer.mrc - Wonder what it looks like? Check https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nvbvehx42ppcks/pac1.wmv?dl=0
#electronics	1	1	[+nt]
#clan-channel	1	1	[+nt]
#Arequipa	1	1	[+nt]
#lag	1	1	[+nt]
#soccer_sport	1	1	[+nt]
#testbot	1	1	[+nt]
#eggdrop	1	1	[+nt]
#runitetimes	1	1	[+nt]
#tkgossip	1	1	[+nt]
#RSC	1	1	[+nrtP] This is the unoffical Channel for RuneScape Classic. Play RuneScape Classic here: www.rsc.vet
##php	1	1	[+nt]
#oddprotocol	1	1	[+nt]
#boohiss	1	1	[+nt]
#gvjordan	1	1	[+nt]
#1	1	1	[+nrtP]
#zelda	1	1	[+nrtP]
#dclive	1	1	[+nt]
#gvnet	1	1	[+nt]
#Max	1	1	[+nt]
#cor	1	1	[+nt]
#msl.tr	1	1	[+nt]
#corrupted	1	1	[+nt]
#pc	1	1	[+nrt] 4Tips on how to pc: https://www.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/2skmt3/psa_pest_control/?sort=top 12,4 Please type .pcw for world
#2005scape	1	1	[+lnrtLP]
##Christianity	1	1	[+nt]
#meda	1	1	[+nt]
#tests	1	1	[+nt]
#rstoolkit	1	1	[+nt]
#Lima	1	1	[+nt]
##Christian	1	1	[+nt]
##Christian-Chat-Chalice	1	1	[+nt]
#nikan	1	1	[+nt]
#Rider	1	1	[+nt]
#honor	1	1	[+nt]
#anope	1	1	[+nt]
#sharkbrew	1	1	[+nt]
#test	1	1	[+nt]
#LunarBNC	1	1	[+nrt] Welcome to #LunarBNC! × Feel free to stay in here to chat or idle!
#reddit	1	1	[+nt]
#trousdeballe	1	1	[+nrtP]
#xtest	1	1	[+nt]
#America	1	1	[+nt]
#return	1	1	[+nrtP]
#anagram	1	1	[+nt]
#Smokinelite	1	1	[+nt]
#ircforever	1	1	[+nt]
#.hack//	1	1	[+nt]
#dubstep	1	1	[+nt]
#420	1	1	[+nt]
#2006scape	1	1	[+lnrtLP]
#Novo	1	1	[+nt]
#l^_^l	1	1	[+nt]
#sanctum	1	1	[+nt]
#huggles	1	1	[+nt]
#wwchat	1	1	[+nrt] Welcome to World Wide Chat. The Superlinked Channel.
#adam	1	1	[+nrt]
#Internet	1	1	[+nt]
#🐈	1	1	[+nrtP]
#plum	1	1	[+nt]
#theautorunecrew	1	1	[+nt]
#tarc	1	1	[+nt]
#romania	1	1	[+nrt]
#liths	1	1	[+nt]
#sth	1	1	[+nt]
#TrainJam	1	1	[+nt]
#GoTrainJam	1	1	[+nt]
#subline	1	1	[+nt]
#jackisback	1	1	[+nt]
#spaced	1	1	[+nt]
#elite-chat	1	1	[+nt]
#elitewarez	1	1	[+nt]
#masterwarez	1	1	[+nt]
#master-chat	1	1	[+nt]
#waterbirth	1	1	[+nt]
#freeabyzz	1	1	[+nt]
#thefirefox	1	1	[+nt]
#bartardimus-prime	1	1	[+nt]
#cloudyatlas	0	0	[+nrtP]
#noobchannel	0	0	[+nrtP]
#IronF2P	0	0	[+nrtP]
#DogDoor	0	0	[+inrtP]

About SwiftIRC

General chat and gaming community. SwiftIRC is an independent public IRC network with around 2k users.

Official website: www.swiftirc.net

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Frequently asked questions

What is the server address of SwiftIRC?: SwiftIRC is reachable at ircs://irc.swiftirc.net:6697. Hostname irc.swiftirc.net, port 6697 over TLS/SSL.
Is SwiftIRC 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.