The IRC network for real communities

Real-time chat,
without the noise.

A fast, independent IRC network built for people who value open conversation, reliable infrastructure, and control.

EST. 2014IPv4 / IPv6TLS +669724/7 #help
#nationchat/
14:32Sayana:Welcome to #nationchat! Enjoy your stay.
14:33BOSS:IPv6 is live across all nodes.
14:34Oaric:Need a hand? Join #help.
Message #nationchat...
Connected·New York

3 global regions

New York · San Jose · Nuremberg

Privacy by default

Host cloaking when you connect

Built on IRC

Open protocol. Real community.

Everything you need to connect.

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A network that travels

Global nodes with IPv4, IPv6 and TLS.

Server status & ports

Your nick. Your channels.

Register with X, manage access and cloak your host.

X services guide
Undernet-style architecture

Powered by GNUWorld Services.

One unified service bot, X, manages accounts and channels with zero bot bloat. Use /msg X showcommands to inspect all network privileges.

Username Registration

services.nationchat.org

Create your permanent account handle with GNUWorld X.

/msg X hello

Login to X

X@channels.nationchat.org

Authenticate your session securely on connect.

/msg x@channels.nationchat.org login <user> <pass>

Hidden Host (+x)

user mode

Mask your IP address behind an encrypted vhost cloak.

/mode YourNick +x

Channel Ops

X

Request op privileges in channels you register or manage.

/msg X op #channel [nick]

Access Control

X

Assign permanent access levels (500, 400, 100, 50).

/msg X adduser #channel <user> <level>

User Verification

X

Confirm registration status and access level of any nick.

/msg X verify <nick>
Never miss a message

Stay online 24/7 with a free ZNC bouncer.

Never miss private messages, channel alerts, or conversation context when you put your laptop to sleep or switch Wi-Fi networks. We provide free, fully maintained ZNC bouncers for active chatters.

Multi-device playback

Stay connected on desktop, phone, and tablet without taking duplicate nicknames.

Buffer scrollback

Unread channel messages and private queries are delivered the second you reopen your app.

Native SSL + SASL support

Encrypted TLS port +6697 connection with automated GNUWorld X authentication.

znc.nationchat.org:6697 (SSL)MULTI-DEVICE BNC
# Connect your client through your personal bouncer:
/server znc.nationchat.org +6697
Password: username/nationchat:your_password
# Buffer playback delivers unread chat on reconnect:
*** [Playback] Buffer replay started for #nationchat
<Sayana> Welcome back! Check out our new guide at /news
<BOSS> All server nodes synchronized across New York and Nuremberg.
*** [Playback] End of buffer playback
Word on the network

Trusted by the community.

Over a decade of independent, uninterrupted chat with real operators who care about the medium.

"We get criticised for being 'small' - I tell them they don't make diamonds as big as bricks."
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stell
NationCHAT IRC Operations
"They all use NationCHAT to idle because it's reliable."
stell · on why the network stays busy
Rock solid uptime

A network that has stayed rock solid through the years, backed by real infrastructure and dedicated human operators.

Getting started

Connect in seconds.

Three simple steps to join the conversation, whether you prefer browser chat or a native IRC client.

01

Pick a server

Connect to irc.nationchat.org on port +6697 (SSL) or 6667. GeoDNS automatically routes you to the closest node in North America or Europe.

02

Choose a nickname

Enter any handle in your web browser for instant access, or configure SASL authentication in your favorite desktop or mobile client.

03

Start chatting

Join #NationCHAT, #help, or #IdleRPG. Say hello and meet friendly operators and chatters worldwide.

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Join thousands of chatters worldwide. Fast, independent, and free since 2014. No phone number or app installation required.