Our Server Network
BokaIRC.com operates multiple servers to ensure reliability and redundancy. All servers are located in Springs, Texas, US and are maintained by our dedicated staff.
Primary IRC Server
Server: us.tx.bokairc.com
Location: Springs, Texas, US
Ports:
- 6667 (Plain Text Connection)
- +6697 (Secure SSL/TLS Connection)
Status: Online
Administrator: Bokamosho (bokamosho@bokairc.com)
Description: Our main IRC server handling all user connections and channel services.
Secondary IRC Server
Server: bokabsd.bokairc.com
Location: Springs, Texas, US
Ports:
- 6667 (Plain Text Connection)
- +6697 (Secure SSL/TLS Connection)
Status: Online
Administrator: Bokamosho (bokamosho@bokairc.com)
Description: Backup IRC server providing redundancy and load balancing for our network.
BNC Server
Server: bnc.bokairc.com
Location: Springs, Texas, US
Ports:
- 1337 (Plain Text Connection)
- +31337 (Secure SSL/TLS Connection)
Status: Online
Administrator: Bokamosho (bokamosho@bokairc.com)
Description: Our BNC (Bouncer) server providing 24/7 IRC connections for registered users.
Connection Information
For IRC Clients
To connect to BokaIRC.com using your favorite IRC client, use these settings:
- RoundRobin Server: irc.bokairc.com
- Primary Server: us.tx.bokairc.com
- Backup Server: bokabsd.bokairc.com
- Port (Plain): 6667
- Port (SSL/TLS): 6697
- SSL/TLS: Recommended for secure connections
Popular IRC Clients
- Windows: HexChat, mIRC, IRCCloud
- macOS: Textual, LimeChat, IRCCloud
- Linux: HexChat, Weechat, Irssi
- Mobile: IRCCloud, AndroIRC (Android), Mutter (iOS)
- Web: Available through our website
BNC Service
We offer free BNC (Bouncer) accounts to keep you connected 24/7. Benefits include:
- Stay connected even when your client is offline
- Message history and backlog
- Multiple device connections
- Private message logging
To request a BNC account:
- Connect to our IRC network
- Join the #ZNC channel
- Type !help for instructions
- Follow the account creation process
Network Statistics
Our network typically hosts:
- Active channels for various interests
- Entertainment channels (Games, Uno, Scrabble, Trivia)
- Radio channels with live streaming
- Support and help channels
- General discussion rooms
For real-time Server Status and Network Statistics, you can also check our Status Page! or join #help on our IRC network.