3 Ways to Connect

Pick the method that suits your style

WebIRC

EASIEST

Click and chat directly from your browser. Works on mobile and desktop. No installation needed. The fastest way to get chatting.

Open WebIRC

The Lounge

PERSISTENT

Self-hosted IRC client that keeps you connected 24/7. Never miss a message. Like IRC with a modern feel. Access from anywhere.

Open The Lounge

Desktop Client

POWER USER

Full control with HexChat, mIRC, WeeChat, or Irssi. Connect to irc.twistednet.org:6697 with SSL for maximum power.

Browse Clients

Quick Start Guide

From zero to chatting in under a minute

1

Connect to the Server

Point your client to our server or use the web client.

Server: irc.twistednet.org
Port: 6697 (SSL/TLS)

2

Pick a Nickname

Choose a unique name that represents you.

/nick YourName

3

Join a Channel

Head to the main channel to say hello.

/join #twisted

4

Start Chatting!

Just type your message and press Enter. It is that simple. Say hi, introduce yourself, and join the conversation.

5

Register Your Nick

Protect your nickname so nobody else can use it.

/msg NickServ REGISTER password [email protected]

Popular Chat Rooms

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#twisted

The main lobby. General chat, announcements, and the heart of TwistedNET. Start here.

Join #twisted chat room →

#dev

Developer talk. Programming, Linux, open source, hardware hacking, and code reviews.

Join #dev chat room →

#valyria

Relaxed general chat. No strict topic. A great place to hang out and meet people.

Join #valyria chat room →

#arcade

Gaming lounge with IRC bot games including trivia, RPGs, and interactive challenges.

Join #arcade chat room →

#konnect-chat

Global relay connected to channels across multiple networks. Meet users from everywhere.

Join #konnect-chat room →

#0fucks

Unfiltered zone. No moderation on language. NSFW. Enter at your own risk. Adults only.

Join #0fucks chat room →

Why IRC Chat?

Real conversations. Real people. No algorithms.

Real Conversations

No algorithmically curated content. No engagement-optimized feeds. Just real people having real conversations in real time.

No Ads, No Tracking

Zero advertisements. Zero data harvesting. Zero tracking pixels. Your conversations are yours and nobody else's.

Any Device, Any Platform

Connect from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. IRC works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and any web browser.

Active Community 24/7

Someone is always online. Our community spans time zones around the globe, so there is always a conversation waiting for you.

Ready to Chat?

Jump in right now. No account needed. No downloads. Just click and start talking to real people.

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