Port 6697

Q: What is port 6697?

Encrypted IRC connections over SSL/TLS Port 6697 is used for SSL/TLS-encrypted IRC connections. It is strongly recommended over the unencrypted port 6667 to protect chat sessions and credentials. Most modern IRC networks including Libera.Chat and OFTC support TLS on port 6697.

IRC-SSL

Encrypted IRC connections over SSL/TLS

Port

6697

Protocol

TCP

Service

IRC-SSL

Security

Safe

Full name: IRC over SSL/TLS

What is port 6697?

Port 6697 is used for SSL/TLS-encrypted IRC connections. It is strongly recommended over the unencrypted port 6667 to protect chat sessions and credentials. Most modern IRC networks including Libera.Chat and OFTC support TLS on port 6697.

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