Always-On IRC, Without the Ops Work
ZNC bouncing, DDoS protection, dedicated IPs and daily backups. Fully managed so you can
focus on the conversation, not the infrastructure. Starting at $1.33 / user / month
Pick Your Plan, Ship Your Setup
Solo hacker or 25-person dev team, grab the tier that fits and be connected in minutes. Need something bigger? We do custom too.
Just Me
Perfect for the solo IRC power user
- 1 User Account
- 10 IRC Networks
- Dedicated IPv4 Address
- Dedicated ZNC Instance
- The Lounge Webchat
- DDoS Protection + Daily Backups
Team Up
For the crew that ships together
- 5 User Accounts
- 10 IRC Networks per Account
- Private IRC Server Instance
- Custom PTR / Vanity Host
- Dedicated IPv4 Address
- Dedicated ZNC Instance
- The Lounge Webchat
- DDoS Protection + Daily Backups
Serious Business
Full stack comms for your org
- 25 User Accounts
- 10 IRC Networks per Account
- Private IRC Server Instance
- Custom PTR / Vanity Host
- 99.99% Uptime SLA
- Personal Account Manager
- Dedicated IPv4 Address
- Dedicated ZNC Instance
- The Lounge Webchat
- DDoS Protection + Daily Backups
Do you run an Open Source project? We have special deals (and even sponsoring) for open source projects available. Read more about it here
New to the Protocol? We Got You.
A quick primer on the tech that powers millions of real-time conversations every day:
What is IRC?
More on WikipediaInternet Relay Chat is one of the oldest and most battle-tested chat systems in the world. It enables chatting in channels with a group of people or individual messages between users.
There are various big, public IRC networks available for different target groups to use, like Libera Chat, IRCnet, UnderNet, OFTC, EFnet, Rizon or QuakeNet.
To connect to those networks you can either use one of the popular IRC applications like mIRC, WeeChat, Konversation, Textual or HexChat or use web-based clients like The Lounge or KiwiIRC.
ZNC is an open-source IRC bouncer software. It sits between your client and the actual IRC server and therefore provides a layer of security in between and doesn't expose your IP address.
Furthermore it stays connected to the IRC server, even if you're not online. It will record channel and personal messages while you're away and will relay them to you upon your next connect.
It comes with a broad plugin universe (like notifications, automations, auto-logins etc.) that can enhance your experience greatly.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Enterprise-grade infrastructure meets zero-hassle setup. Here's what's under the hood:
Fully Managed
We handle updates, security patches and uptime so you never have to SSH into a box at 3 AM again.
Privacy Focused
Zero logging by default. We don't read your messages, sell your data or share anything with third parties. Period.
Read our Privacy Policy »Daily Backups
Automated daily snapshots of all configs and data. If the worst happens, we've got your back.
Dedicated IPv4 Address
Your own IP, your own reputation. No shared-address bans or surprise K-lines from someone else's mess.
Our Network »The Lounge Webchat
A private The Lounge instance pre-wired to all your networks. One login, every channel, from any browser.
DDoS Protection
100 Gbit/s mitigation at every location. Someone points a cannon at your IP, we absorb it. You stay connected.
Our Network »Custom PTR / Vanity Host
Set any reverse DNS you want on your dedicated IP. Great for branding your team's presence on IRC. (Team plans only)
Dedicated IRC Server
Your own ircd instance with channel management and all the bells and whistles for private team comms. (Team plans only)
Worldwide Locations
Multiple datacenters across the globe. Pick the one closest to you for the lowest latency and best stability.
Our Network »Dedicated Resources
Your instance runs on isolated resources. No noisy neighbors, no shared CPU spikes, just consistent performance.
Stellar Support
Real humans, 24/7. Whether it's a config question or a production emergency, we're here to help.
Knowledgebase »Contact Support »
Modern Interface
Order, configure and manage everything from a clean dashboard. Fully automated provisioning, zero CLI required.
Our Global Network
Distributed infrastructure across multiple regions, built for low latency and high availability.
Don't see your region? Let us know and we'll look into expanding there.
About ZNCHost
We're a team of IRC veterans with 20+ years on the protocol. We've been through netsplits, DDoS storms and enough misconfigured bouncers to last a lifetime.
We built ZNCHost because enterprise-grade managed IRC hosting simply didn't exist. It started as an internal tool for our own team, but turned out to be too useful to keep to ourselves.
Today we provide a rock-solid, privacy-first communication platform for individuals and teams who take IRC seriously.