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Registering a channel gives it a permanent home, the X bot and a proper access list. This guide covers the commands, access levels and modes you will actually use.
Read storyThe Complete Modern IRC Client Setup Guide for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and Linux
Connect to NationCHAT from any device. Complete setup instructions for AdiIRC, mIRC, Revolution IRC, Palaver, Textual, and terminal clients with SSL on port 6697.
Read storyHow to Stay Connected 24/7 with a Free NationCHAT ZNC Bouncer
Never miss a message on IRC again. Learn how a ZNC bouncer keeps your nickname online 24/7, saves channel scrollback, and seamlessly syncs across mobile and desktop.
Read storyWelcome to the New NationCHAT Website
The place where fun begins has a brand new home - faster, modern, and fully responsive.
Read storyNetwork Upgrade Complete: Full IPv6 Rollout
Native IPv6 support is live across all EU and US server nodes, improving connection stability.
Read storyGlobal Scavenger Hunt 2026 - This Weekend
Join the annual #Hunt event. Prizes include exclusive vhosts and ZNC accounts.
Read storyAnnual Security Audit Underway
Yearly audit of oper privileges and services. No downtime expected.
Read storyBouncer (BNC) Service Back Online
The NationCHAT BNC proxy fleet is fully operational again after maintenance.
Read storyPosts from the original site.
Announcements from 2014 to 2016, carried over from the first NationCHAT news page.
- Dec 20, 2016Happy Holidays 2016!GENERAL
- Dec 12, 2016Public Channel Stats (live) for all channelsGENERAL
- Dec 05, 2016IdleRPG Contest!IRC CLIENTS
- Nov 24, 2016Happy Thanksgiving 2016!GENERAL
- Nov 03, 2016NationCHAT Network supports the VGT projectGENERAL
- Oct 12, 2016ExpandingGENERAL
- Aug 15, 2016Quebec.NationCHAT.Org DelinkedGENERAL
- Jun 30, 20162nd anniversary of NationCHAT IRC network (the place where fun begins)GENERAL
- May 27, 2016Goodbye SanDiego.NationCHAT.OrgGENERAL
- May 10, 2016NationCHAT is seeking volunteersIRC CLIENTS
- May 09, 2016All bots must set user mode +B upon connectionGENERAL
- May 05, 2016Some clarification regarding Bots/Drones or ClonesGENERAL
- May 01, 2016Protect your Passwords!IRC CLIENTS
- Apr 30, 2016NationCHAT Official Facebook pageGENERAL
- Apr 21, 2016Servers List UpdatedGENERAL
- Apr 18, 2016Channels will now expire after 40 days of not being usedIRC CLIENTS
- Apr 16, 2016New Server and Staff MembersGENERAL
- Mar 08, 2016DNS OutageGENERAL
- Feb 03, 2016Open Proxies and TORGENERAL
- Jan 29, 2016Excess FloodGENERAL
- Jan 21, 2016Security Configuration ChangeGENERAL
- Dec 31, 2015Happy Holidays 2015!GENERAL
- Nov 27, 2015Happy Thanksgiving 2015!GENERAL
- Jul 03, 2015NationCHAT 1st anniversaryGENERAL
- May 30, 2015#News Channel with RSS FeedsGENERAL
- Apr 16, 2015SANDIEGO SERVER IS MOVING TO A NEW DATA CENTERGENERAL
- Apr 04, 2015#HELP: a central NationCHAT help experience channelGENERAL
- Mar 14, 2015We replaced BOPM with iauthd.plROUTING
- Mar 10, 2015Blitzed Open Proxy Monitor (BOPM) now running on NationCHATROUTING
- Mar 02, 2015Webchat Generator: Chat room for your site visitors!IRC CLIENTS
- Feb 27, 2015Bucharest Server moving to a new data centerROUTING
- Feb 25, 2015NationCHAT Free BNC ServicesGENERAL
- Feb 16, 2015Virtual Host (vHost) feature for regular usersGENERAL
- Jan 16, 2015Teamspeak (voice server)GENERAL
- Jan 08, 2015The IdleRPG GameGENERAL
- Aug 12, 2014New server onlineGENERAL
- Jun 30, 2014Hello world!GENERAL
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