IRC.EFES.NET
"We are the ones who knock."
Premium IRC network serving global communities since 1997. Secure, reliable, and always connected.
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The IRC Network That Never Sleeps
Since 1997, Efes.Net has stood as a cornerstone of the global IRC community. What began in Izmir has grown into a distributed backbone spanning Istanbul to London, Jakarta to Berlin — connecting thousands of users across cultures, time zones, and conversations.
We operate on a simple, non-negotiable principle: privacy first. No logging of private conversations. No data harvesting. No surveillance. Every administrator holds equal root authority — there is no hierarchy, no paid positions, and no privilege tiers. Just a stable, secure space where communities thrive on their own terms.
Whether you are here for the conversation, the culture, or the connection — you are among the ones who knock.
Essential Commands
Connect to the network with SSL
/server irc.efes.net +6697
Change your display name
/nick YourNick
Enter a chat room
/join #Chat
Secure your nickname
/msg NickServ REGISTER pass email
Login to your registered nick
/msg NickServ IDENTIFY password
List available services
/msg HelpServ HELP
Popular Channels
Global Discussion
IRC Operator Support
Linux, Limnoria, IdleRPG, ChatGPT
Word derivation game
Word derivation game
Unscramble letters to find words
Guess words from missing letters
Multi-answer trivia challenge
Multiple choice trivia
Turkish Q&A trivia
English Q&A trivia
Deutsch Q&A trivia
Network Rules
Zero Tolerance for Harassment
Harassment and abuse are not tolerated. Use /ignore for personal disputes.
No Flood or Spam
Automatic filters are active to protect the network. Excessive messaging will trigger protection.
SSL & SASL Mandatory
Secure connections are required. Enable SASL in your client settings for authentication.
Operator Contact
Do not PM operators unless critical emergency. Use #Help for assistance.
Account Expiry
Nicks and channels expire after 180 days of inactivity. Max 3 connections per identity.
Our Privacy Promise
Efes.Net was built on a foundation of trust. Since 1997, we have maintained a strict no-logs policy. We do not record, store, or analyze private conversations. We do not harvest user data. We do not cooperate with surveillance requests. Your communication on this network is yours alone.
Global Cluster Backbone
| Domain | Port | +SSL | Status | Location | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| irc.efes.net | 6667 | +6697 | Izmir, TR (Hub) | 12ms | |
| irc.adres.net | 6667 | +6697 | Istanbul, TR | 18ms | |
| irc.hasret.net | 6667 | +6697 | Aachen, DE | 45ms | |
| irc.chatirc.net | 6667 | +6697 | Global Gateway | 35ms | |
| irc.turna.net | 6660 | +6690 | London, UK | 52ms |