SkyChatz is a next-generation IRC network founded in 2004. We provide secure, fast, and reliable IRC infrastructure with modern server architecture, global routing, and encrypted communication. Our community is built on respect, privacy, and collaboration.

Yes! SkyChatz is completely free for all users. We're community-supported and committed to keeping IRC accessible to everyone.

We have a few simple rules: be respectful, no harassment, no spam/flooding, no illegal content, and no bot abuse. Full details on our Rules & Policy page.

Join #help and speak with staff, or use our Contact Us form. For urgent issues, contact an operator directly.

SkyChatz was founded in 2004 and has been providing IRC services for over 20 years. We continue to evolve while maintaining our community-focused values.

You can connect using any IRC client to irc.skychatz.org on port 6667 (plain) or 6697 (SSL). You can also use our WebIRC client directly in your browser.

Popular clients include: mIRC (Windows), HexChat (Windows/Linux), Textual (Mac), WeeChat (terminal), and IRCCloud (web/mobile). Visit our User Guides page for more options.

Yes! Connect using SSL on port 6697 for encrypted communication. We strongly recommend using SSL to protect your connection.

We support multiple ports for connection: 6667 (plain), 6697 (SSL), and 7000 (SSL alternative). Choose the port that works best for your network configuration.

If you're having connection issues, check that you're using the correct server address irc.skychatz.org and port. Firewall or ISP restrictions may also be blocking IRC traffic. Try using the WebIRC client as an alternative.

Use the command: /msg NickServ REGISTER password youremail@example.com. You'll receive instructions to verify your email. After verification, use /msg NickServ IDENTIFY password to identify.

First, join the channel you want to register (e.g., /join #newchannel). Then type: /msg ChanServ REGISTER #newchannel description. You'll become the channel founder.

Use /msg NickServ SENDPASS yournickname to receive a password reset email. If you need further assistance, join #help and speak with staff.

A vHost (virtual host) replaces your IP address in the hostmask with a custom hostname. Request one with /msg HostServ REQUEST your.vhost.com. Requests are subject to approval by staff.

Use /msg MemoServ SEND nickname message to send a memo. The recipient will receive it the next time they log in. Use /msg MemoServ LIST to read your memos.

Popular channels include: #SkyChatz (main), #help (support), #proxy (proxy scanner), #games (gaming), and #music (music discussions).

Channel operators are appointed by the channel founder. If you're interested in helping manage a channel, contact the founder or use /msg ChanServ INFO #channel to see who the founder is.

Common channel modes include: +t (topic only ops), +n (no external messages), +m (moderated), +s (secret), +k (key required), and +i (invite only).

Yes! Any user can create a channel by joining it (/join #yourchannel). To register it permanently, use /msg ChanServ REGISTER #yourchannel description.

Yes, but bots must be registered with BotServ. Use /msg BotServ REGISTER yourbot password description. Bots must follow network rules and not be used for malicious purposes.

Check our Scripts & Addons page for collections of mIRC scripts, HexChat addons, and other useful tools.

The proxy scanner bot runs in #proxy and allows you to check IP addresses for proxy detection, blacklist status (DroneBL), and geolocation. Use !ipw <IP> to check an IP.

Yes! We use SSL/TLS encryption for all connections. We do not sell or share personal data. IP addresses and connection logs are stored for up to 30 days for security purposes only.

Register your nickname with NickServ and always identify when you connect. Use a strong password and never share it with anyone. Enable the KILL option to prevent others from using your nickname.

If you're experiencing harassment, use /ignore nickname to block the user. Report the issue to staff in #help or use the Contact Us form. Provide logs if possible.

SkyChatz has multiple layers of DDoS protection in place, including rate limiting, traffic filtering, and redundant server infrastructure. Our staff monitors traffic 24/7 to respond to any threats.