Welcome to DareNET

DareNET is an inclusive, multi-purpose community centered around an IRC network. We currently maintain our own server and services software, which allows us to provide our users an experience not found on most other networks. To help you get started, we've provided a brief guide for new users below, so read on!

Before we begin, you should take some time to become familiar with our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which makes clear what is and is not acceptable behavior here on DareNET - mostly common sense.

Connecting

There are currently two different methods available to you:

1. You can use WebChat to connect to DareNET through your web browser, or
2. You can download an IRC client, you can find a list here.

Downloading and setting up a client is often preferred, though does require a bit of effort on your part.

The server you should use to connect to DareNET is irc.darenet.org.

Once connected...

Once you've connected to our network, you'll probably want to register a NickServ account. What does NickServ do you ask? Well, it keeps track of what nicknames are registered to you, what channels you have access in, vhosts, etc. It's an essential part of DareNET and allows you to use all services we provide to our users.