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Ergo setup guide: a modern IRC server in one eveningErgo packs server, services, and message history into a single Go binary with one YAML config. A practical walkthrough: install, TLS, registration, history, and the settings worth changing before inviting people.
How to run your own IRC server in 2026A private IRC server for your community is a one-evening project in 2026. Choosing between Ergo, InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd and solanum, what hardware you need (almost none), and the decisions to make before launch.
soju setup guide: the modern IRC bouncersoju is the bouncer built for the IRCv3 era: chathistory-native, multi- network, and the engine behind clients like goguma and gamja. Installation, configuration, and connecting your devices.
The Lounge setup guide: self-hosted web IRC that stays onlineThe Lounge is a self-hosted web IRC client that doubles as your always-on connection: history, push notifications, every browser. Installation with Node or Docker, reverse proxy, and the settings worth changing.
ZNC setup guide: the classic IRC bouncer, step by stepZNC keeps you connected to IRC around the clock and replays what you missed. Installation, the makeconf walkthrough, connecting your clients, and the modules worth enabling.