About Us @ EpicIRC

EpicIRC is an Internet Chat Relay Network that was developed and designed for stability. We wanted somewhere that would be a friendly place that people all over the world could visit and chat. Since 2002 when EpicIRC started we have worked hard to implement each and every feature available to us with IRCd.

When EpicIRC started we only had two servers. One was in the United States, and the other in Sweden. Our network has since grown to have over ten servers. This allows us to have a lower user-to-server ratio, thus keeping netsplits, and disconnects to a minimum. We later added redundant hubs to further increase network stability.

We are proud to also offer the security of SSL while you chat. Our entire network is SSL compliant. If you have a client which supports SSL, you can connect to our network by choosing port 6660 to connect. Using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption helps keep conversations and personal information private. When connecting via SSL users are protected by 256bit encryption. To add another layer of security, ChanMode +z will not allow users that have not connected via SSL to join. This feature when properly used can make EpicIRC as secure as most online banks!

EpicIRC has experienced heavy user growth over the last couple years. Most dramatically in the last 6-12 months. We attribute this to the stability, and the cozy surroundings of our network.

We take great pride in offering the best IRC has to offer. One of the best advantages to EpicIRC is the overall willingness to help. Unlike many IRC networks, EpicIRC Operators are "generally" happy to give assistance, and are not infected with the "God Virus" that consumes many IRCops. Our Operators are expected to follow strict rules and perform ethically.

If you have any other questions you haven't been able to find the answer to on our site, please feel free to send an e-mail to admin@epicirc.net or join #Help and speak to any Oper!