# Connecting

Point any IRC client at the network, or use the browser.

## Network details

| Setting | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Server | `irc.echoircd.org` |
| TLS (recommended) | `6697` |
| Plaintext | `6667` |
| Network | echoiRCd |

## One-line connect

Most clients accept a single server string; a leading `+` marks the port as TLS.

```text
/server irc.echoircd.org +6697
/join #echoircd
```

## Popular clients

| Client | Command |
| --- | --- |
| HexChat | add `irc.echoircd.org/+6697`, tick “Use SSL” |
| WeeChat | `/server add echo irc.echoircd.org/6697 -tls` |
| irssi | `/connect -tls irc.echoircd.org 6697` |
| mIRC | `/server irc.echoircd.org +6697` |

## In the browser

A web client is available at <https://orbit.devtronic.pro>.

Once connected, [register your nick](/docs/accounts) to keep it and to log in with SASL.