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OFTC Connection Guide
The current dashboard preset for OFTC is:
Recommended setup
If irc.oftc.net does not connect
Check:
Do not replace the server with a random hostname from an old guide.
Use a currently supported OFTC server and match its documented port and encryption requirements.
Nickname registration, channel registration and network bans are controlled by OFTC rather than Eggy BNC.
The current dashboard preset for OFTC is:
Code:
Network: OFTC
Server: irc.oftc.net
Port: 6697
SSL/TLS: Enabled
Recommended setup
- Select the OFTC preset.
- Keep port 6697.
- Keep SSL/TLS enabled.
- Enter a valid nickname.
- Save the network.
If irc.oftc.net does not connect
Check:
- The exact connection error.
- Whether SSL/TLS remains enabled.
- Whether the hostname resolves.
- Whether the selected vHost is compatible with the server route.
- Whether OFTC is currently experiencing a server issue.
Do not replace the server with a random hostname from an old guide.
Use a currently supported OFTC server and match its documented port and encryption requirements.
Nickname registration, channel registration and network bans are controlled by OFTC rather than Eggy BNC.