Welcome to CrystalIRC

A crystal-clear, stable, and secure IRC network for developers, tech enthusiasts, and communities alike.

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About Us

CrystalIRC was founded to provide a resilient and modern chat environment while respecting the classic roots of internet relay chat. Whether you are here to idle, bridge your favorite dev channels, or hang out with a tight-knit community, you've found a home.

Why CrystalIRC?

We feature robust uptime, DDoS protection, optimized routing, and seamless WebIRC integration via The Lounge for the ultimate modern IRC experience.

Network Rules

To keep CrystalIRC a welcoming place for everyone, please adhere to our core network guidelines:

  • Be Respectful: Harassment, hate speech, and targeted abuse will not be tolerated.
  • No Spamming: Flooding channels, mass advertising, or automated spam bots are strictly prohibited.
  • Illegal Content: Do not share, request, or host links to illegal material.
  • Follow Channel Rules: Individual channels may have their own specific rules. Respect the channel operators (ops).

Connect to WebIRC

Don't have a desktop IRC client? No problem. Use our integrated instance of The Lounge to chat directly from your browser. It keeps you connected even when you close the tab!

Launch The Lounge Client

Click below to open the web client in a new tab.

Launch Chat
Standard Client Config: irc.crystalirc.net / Port: 6697 (SSL)