ChatLife Support Center

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Everything you need to connect, chat, manage your nickname, operate your channel and get the most from the ChatLife IRC Network — all in one place.

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Knowledge Base

Find your way around ChatLife.

Start with the area that matches what you are trying to accomplish.

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Getting Started

Learn how to connect to ChatLife using WebChat or your favourite IRC client.

Start here →
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Nickname & Account

Register, identify and protect your nickname using ChatLife services.

Learn commands →
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Channels

Learn the essentials of joining, creating and managing IRC channels.

Channel help →
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IRC Clients

Connect with desktop and mobile IRC applications using the ChatLife network details.

Connection guide →
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WebChat

No IRC client installed? Use ChatLife WebChat directly from your browser.

Open WebChat →
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Troubleshooting

Having trouble connecting, registering or joining a channel? Start here.

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Recommended Connection

Connect to ChatLife in seconds.

Point your IRC client to the ChatLife network hostname. It is the recommended way to connect because it contains current IPv4 and IPv6 records for the network.

irc.chatlife.net
Plain IRC TCP 6667
TLS / SSL TCP 6697

Your first connection

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Choose an IRC client Use ChatLife WebChat or an IRC application such as mIRC, HexChat, WeeChat or another compatible client.
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Enter the ChatLife hostname Use irc.chatlife.net as your server address rather than manually selecting an individual server.
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Select your connection port Use TCP 6667 for standard IRC or TCP 6697 for a TLS / SSL encrypted connection.
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Join the conversation Once connected, choose a channel and start chatting with the ChatLife community.
IRC Services

Your essential commands.

ChatLife services provide tools for managing your nickname and channels directly from IRC.

NickServ & ChanServ

QUICK REFERENCE
NickServ
/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email> Register your nickname.
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/msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password> Identify yourself to your registered nickname.
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/msg NickServ INFO <nickname> View information about a nickname.
ChanServ
/msg ChanServ REGISTER #channel Register an IRC channel.
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/msg ChanServ INFO #channel View channel registration information.
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/msg NickServ HELP Access NickServ's available help commands.
Troubleshooting

Something not working?

Start with these common connection and account checks before contacting support.

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Can't connect?

Check that you are using irc.chatlife.net with TCP 6667 or TLS 6697 and that your IRC client supports the selected connection type.

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Nickname problem?

Make sure you are using your registered nickname and identify with NickServ when required.

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Can't join a channel?

The channel may have access restrictions, registration settings or moderation controls.

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TLS connection issue?

Use port 6697 and enable SSL/TLS in your IRC client. ChatLife client servers use Let's Encrypt certificates.

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WebChat not loading?

Refresh the page and verify that your browser permits the connection. You can also try another supported browser.

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Still need help?

Contact ChatLife staff for assistance with network, services, channels or account issues.

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The ChatLife team is here to help. Reach out to our staff if you need assistance with the network, services, channels or connecting to ChatLife.

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