rx - how to connect

To access rx, you need an IRC client or an IRC bouncer. Point your client to:

• irc.runxiyu.org Port 6697, TLS enabled

You may also connect to rx without encryption. Doing so is, however, not recommended, as doing so makes you vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks and leaking sensitive conversations. If you still wish to connect to rx without encryption, you can do so with the following parameters:

• irc.runxiyu.org Port 6667, plain

We support IPv6, encourage CertFP authentication, host WebIRC clients (which enable you to chat without installing anything on your host), and allow Tor exit nodes on the network.

Transports

Can I connect from my web browser?

Yes. We host 2 WebIRC clients configured to connect to rx. Recommended reading is our guide about the WebIRC client.

Can I connect from Tor?

We allow annonymous access to rx using Tor. You can connect to:

• uxskwxlzbaxw3ouqcfe2vrvwhatictbb3fswtszlep7s2l3loeme26yd.onion, port 6667, plain

For many, Tor's end-to-end encryption will be sufficient. However, if willing to use NickServ you must connect with TLS for the time being. To do so, just add these two lines in /etc/tor/torrc:

# irc.runxiyu.org Tor service
MapAddress irc.runxiyu.org uxskwxlzbaxw3ouqcfe2vrvwhatictbb3fswtszlep7s2l3loeme26yd.onion

And connect to irc.runxiyu.org, port 6697 with TLS enabled, using Tor proxy.
You'll get a Tor/[Nickname] cloak when connecting to our Onion service.

We also allow Tor exit nodes on the network (in which case you'll get a Tor-C/[Nickname] cloak), but connecting to the clearnet from Tor isn't recommended. Please use our Onion service instead.

Can I connect from XMPP?

We do run an XMPP-to-IRC bridge. Use the following syntax:

For more info on how to use the XMPP bridge efficiently, see how to use the XMPP bridge

Can I connect from Matrix?

We once had an instance of Matrix-Appservice-IRC hosted by vern.cc. The bridge has been discontinued due to technical difficulties. Additionally, if you're willing to host a Matrix-Appservice-IRC instance, please reach out to us in the #support channel before doing so. Alternatively, you can use Heisenbridge to connect to the network. Please note that your homeserver will log whatever you say in the network. This may be a privacy concern especially if using a big public Matrix homeserver such as Matrix.org or any of the other homeservers provided by EMS. We strongly recommend connecting from XMPP or using an IRC client directly instead, or hosting your own Matrix homeserver with your own Heisenbridge instance.
Additionally, we ask to please not use Matrix.org's XMPP bridge with the XMPP-IRC bridge, also known as double-bridging, due to various privacy and usability issues.

Need help?

We're available in the #support channel for any questions that may arise. If having issues connecting, email irc＠andrewyu.org (don't copy-paste the email address).