EFnet - The Original IRC Network ███████╗███████╗███╗ ██╗███████╗████████╗ ██╔════╝██╔════╝████╗ ██║██╔════╝╚══██╔══╝ █████╗ █████╗ ██╔██╗ ██║█████╗ ██║ ██╔══╝ ██╔══╝ ██║╚██╗██║██╔══╝ ██║ ███████╗██║ ██║ ╚████║███████╗ ██║ ╚══════╝╚═╝ ╚═╝ ╚═══╝╚══════╝ ╚═╝ Servers Channels Connect About Help Docs IRC Network Server List Global IRC infrastructure with 14 active servers worldwide Select and copy server names to connect North America 5 servers irc.choopa.net New York, NY Hosted by Choopa LLC irc.colosolutions.net Orlando, FL Hosted by ColoSolutions irc.deft.com Chicago, IL Hosted by Deft Networks irc.mzima.net Los Angeles, CA Hosted by Mzima Networks irc.prison.net San Francisco, CA Hosted by Prison.NET Europe 7 servers efnet.deic.eu Lyngby, Denmark Hosted by DEIC (Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation) irc.du.se Borlange, Sweden Hosted by Dalarna University irc.efnet.nl Amsterdam, Netherlands Hosted by Darkness Reigns (Holding) B.V. efnet.tngnet.nl Netherlands Hosted by TNG Networks irc.homelien.no Oslo, Norway Hosted by Homelien AS irc.underworld.no Oslo, Norway Hosted by Underworld Networks irc.swepipe.se Stockholm, Sweden Hosted by Swepipe Network Services 2 servers chat.efnet.org International Hosted by Deft Networks services.int International Sponsor: Unlisted SSL/TLS encryption available IPv6 dual-stack support Multiple ports: 6667, 6697, 9999 Most Active Channels Current top channels by user count on EFnet Popular Most active #chases General discussion 458 users #elonmusk Discussion and commentary 282 users #8star General chat 267 users #asian Asian community 266 users #lrh General discussion and events 258 users Technical Tech discussions #irc Internet Relay Chat discussion 165 users #computers Computer hardware and software 164 users #hacked Security and hacking 96 users #bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrency 93 users #0day Security research 78 users Interest Focused topics #football NFL, MLB, NHL sports discussion 181 users #efnet EFnet network discussion 110 users #pcgames PC gaming community 100 users #hockey Hockey discussion and games 86 users #stocks Stock market and trading 85 users Channel Etiquette Read the channel topic before participating Respect channel operators and their decisions Stay on-topic for specialized channels No spam, flooding, or excessive caps Use /msg for private conversations Finding More Channels Use /list to see all public channels Try /list *topic* to search by keyword Visit EFnet Channel List for real-time data Many channels have related channels (e.g., #linux-help) Check channel websites for additional resources Connect to the IRC Network Get connected to the network in minutes Quick Connect Network: EFnet Server: irc.efnet.org Port: 6667 (standard) / 6697 (SSL) Launch Web Chat IRC Clients Desktop HexChat IRCCloud Textual (Mac) mIRC (Windows) Mobile IRCCloud Mutter AndroIRC Terminal irssi WeeChat BitchX Epic ircii EFnet History The original IRC network since 1990 🏛️ Our History EFnet (Eris Free Network) is the modern-day descendant of the original IRC network. Founded in 1990, EFnet has maintained its position as one of the largest and most established IRC networks in the world. The name "EFnet" comes from "Eris Free" network, named after the removal of eris.berkeley.edu, a problematic server in the early 1990s. When it left the network, administrators decided to name the remaining network the "Eris Free network" or EFnet. ⚡ Key Features 🚀 No Registration Required Join instantly without creating accounts or registering nicknames 🌐 Global Network Servers worldwide for optimal connectivity 🔒 Secure Connections SSL/TLS encryption and IPv6 support available 🚫 No Lamers Technical community with high standards that naturally filters out casual troublemakers 📊 Network Statistics 9,186 Active Users 5,945 Channels Formed 14 Active Servers 35 Years Online 81 IRC Operators Billions Messages Sent Getting Started Total n00b? We'll help you get connected What is IRC? Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a real-time messaging protocol that allows you to communicate with people around the world in channels (chat rooms) or private messages. IRC has been connecting people since 1988 and remains one of the most reliable and open communication platforms on the internet. To get started, install an IRC client and connect to EFnet using server irc.efnet.org on port 6667. Basic Commands /join #channel Join a channel /part #channel Leave a channel /msg nickname Send private message /nick newnick Change your nickname /list List all channels /whois nickname Get user information Documentation Comprehensive guides and technical resources 📋 Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions Common questions about EFnet and IRC EFnet History The story from 1988 to today CHANFIX Service Automatic channel recovery system ⚙️ Technical Docs RFC 1459 - IRC Protocol Original IRC specification User & Channel Modes Complete IRC modes reference IRC Numerics Server response codes 👮 Operator Resources IRC Operators Guide Comprehensive operator manual Reporting Abuse How to log and report IRC abuse New Link Application Apply to link your server to EFnet EFnet The Original IRC Network since 1990 Servers Connect Help Documentation Resources EFnet RBL IRC Help EFnet Voting Network Stats Support Getting Started Connection Guide Documentation Web Chat Loading quote... ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ ©2025 EFnet - The Original IRC Network - Keeping IRC alive since 1990 ║ ║ Contact: #efnet on the network │ Web: efnet.org │ Status: ONLINE ║ ╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ Documentation × Loading...