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= 🌍 Network Overview =
= 🌐 DarkWorld IRC Network Overview =


DarkWorld IRC Network (DWIRC) is a **global, multi‑continent IRC network** designed for reliability, privacy, and community. This page provides technical and operational details of the network infrastructure.
DarkWorld IRC operates multiple servers strategically located across the globe to ensure low-latency connections for all users. The network uses round-robin DNS for load balancing, automatically connecting users to the fastest available server.


== 🗺️ Server Locations ==
== ⚡ Key Highlights ==
DWIRC operates servers in four regions to ensure low latency worldwide:
* **Global Round-Robin Connection:** <code>irc.darkworld.network</code>
* **Regional servers** for Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa – covering all continents
* **🔒 TLS/SSL support** for secure messaging
* **🤖 Integrated bots** for stats, relays, and fun interactions
* **🧠 Full Anope Services:** NickServ, ChanServ, HostServ
* **📊 Channel analytics and stats** for network transparency
* **🌐 Multi-language support:** English, Spanish, German, Polish, Urdu, and more
 
== 🌍 Server Addresses ==
 
=== Global Round‑Robin ===
| Type | Address |
|------|---------|
| IPv4 + IPv6 (automatic) | <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> |
| IPv4 only | <code>irc4.darkworld.network</code> |
| IPv6 only | <code>irc6.darkworld.network</code> |
 
=== Regional Round‑Robins ===
Connect directly to your continent for the lowest latency:
 
| Region | Address |
|--------|---------|
| Europe | <code>european.darkworld.network</code> |
| Americas (North & South) | <code>american.darkworld.network</code> |
| Asia | <code>asian.darkworld.network</code> |
| Oceania | <code>oceania.darkworld.network</code> |
| Africa | <code>african.darkworld.network</code> |
 
All regional addresses support both IPv4 and IPv6 unless otherwise noted.
 
== 🗺️ Server Locations by Continent ==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Region !! Server Address !! IPv6 Support !! SSL/TLS Port
! Continent !! Server Location(s) !! IPv6
|-
|-
| North America || `na.irc.darkworld.network` || ✅ Yes || 6697
| Europe || Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam || ✅ Yes
|-
|-
| Europe || `eu.irc.darkworld.network` || ✅ Yes || 6697
| North America || New York, Chicago, Los Angeles || ✅ Yes
|-
|-
| Asia-Pacific || `asia.irc.darkworld.network` || ✅ Yes || 6697
| South America || São Paulo || ✅ Yes
|-
|-
| Oceania || `oceania.irc.darkworld.network` || ✅ Yes || 6697
| Asia || Singapore, Tokyo, Mumbai || ✅ Yes
|-
| Oceania || Sydney || ✅ Yes
|-
| Africa || Johannesburg || ✅ Yes
|}
|}
All servers also accept plaintext connections on port 6667. The round‑robin address `irc.darkworld.network` automatically routes you to the fastest available server.


== 🔧 Technical Specifications ==
*(Actual city locations may vary based on current server deployment.)*
* **IRC Daemon:** UnrealIRCd (latest stable)
* **Services:** Anope (NickServ, ChanServ, MemoServ, HostServ, BotServ, OperServ)
* **Encryption:** TLS 1.2+ with modern cipher suites
* **Connection limits:** 4 connections per IP (enforced at 5)
* **Network linking:** SSL‑encrypted server‑to‑server links
* **Monitoring:** Automated alerting for uptime and performance


== 🛡️ Security & Privacy ==
== 🔌 Connection Ports ==
* No mandatory logging of private messages (only connection metadata for 30 days)
| Port | Protocol | Description |
* TLS/SSL available on all servers
|------|----------|-------------|
| 6667 | Plain text | Standard IRC (not recommended for sensitive chats) |
| 6697 | SSL/TLS | Secure connection – **recommended** |
| 443 | SSL/TLS | HTTPS‑masquerade – good for restricted networks |
| 80 | Plain text | Not recommended – for web clients only |
 
== 🛡️ Security Features ==
* TLS 1.2+ with modern cipher suites
* Server‑to‑server links encrypted with SSL
* OperServ flood protection and DNS blacklisting
* OperServ flood protection and DNS blacklisting
* Staff follow a strict code of conduct regarding user data
* Optional SASL authentication for registered nicks
* For full details, see [[DWIRC:Rules and Guidelines|Network Rules]]
* No mandatory logging of private messages (connection metadata retained 30 days)


== 📊 Network Statistics ==
== 📊 Network Statistics ==
Live stats are available at: [https://stats.darkworld.network stats.darkworld.network]
Live network statistics available at: <code>https://stats.darkworld.network</code> (if enabled)
* Average users online: [Live data]
* Channels active: [Live data]
* Servers online: 4 (as of last check)
 
== 🔌 Connecting from Mobile or Restricted Networks ==
Use these alternate ports if your network blocks IRC:
* **Port 443** (SSL) – masquerades as HTTPS
* **Port 80** (plain) – not recommended, no encryption
* **Web IRC client** at [https://webirc.darkworld.network webirc.darkworld.network]


== 🧪 Network Testing Tools ==
Current stats include:
* Ping test: `ping irc.darkworld.network`
* Users online
* Traceroute: contact staff for assistance if you have routing issues
* Channels active
* SSL check: `openssl s_client -connect irc.darkworld.network:6697 -servername irc.darkworld.network`
* Servers connected
* Daily peak times


== 📜 Changelog (Infrastructure) ==
== 🚀 Getting Connected ==
* **2025-03-15:** Added Asia-Pacific server (Singapore)
# Open your IRC client (HexChat, irssi, WeeChat, mIRC, KVIrc, etc.)
* **2025-01-10:** Upgraded all servers to UnrealIRCd 6.1.5
# Connect to <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> or your regional address
* **2024-11-01:** Enabled strict cipher suite policy (no TLS 1.0/1.1)
# Use port <code>6697</code> for SSL/TLS
* **2024-08-20:** Migrated services database to clustered backend
# Register your nickname: <code>/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email></code>
# Join a channel: <code>/join #DarkWorld</code>


For real‑time network status, join `#DWIRC` or check [[DWIRC:Network News|Network News]].
== ❓ Need Help? ==
* Join <code>#DWIRC</code> or <code>#Help</code> on the network
* See [[DWIRC:Support & Troubleshooting|Support & Troubleshooting]]
* Check [[DWIRC:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]


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Revision as of 00:57, 3 June 2026


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🌐 DarkWorld IRC Network Overview

DarkWorld IRC operates multiple servers strategically located across the globe to ensure low-latency connections for all users. The network uses round-robin DNS for load balancing, automatically connecting users to the fastest available server.

⚡ Key Highlights

  • **Global Round-Robin Connection:** irc.darkworld.network
  • **Regional servers** for Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa – covering all continents
  • **🔒 TLS/SSL support** for secure messaging
  • **🤖 Integrated bots** for stats, relays, and fun interactions
  • **🧠 Full Anope Services:** NickServ, ChanServ, HostServ
  • **📊 Channel analytics and stats** for network transparency
  • **🌐 Multi-language support:** English, Spanish, German, Polish, Urdu, and more

🌍 Server Addresses

Global Round‑Robin

| Type | Address | |------|---------| | IPv4 + IPv6 (automatic) | irc.darkworld.network | | IPv4 only | irc4.darkworld.network | | IPv6 only | irc6.darkworld.network |

Regional Round‑Robins

Connect directly to your continent for the lowest latency:

| Region | Address | |--------|---------| | Europe | european.darkworld.network | | Americas (North & South) | american.darkworld.network | | Asia | asian.darkworld.network | | Oceania | oceania.darkworld.network | | Africa | african.darkworld.network |

All regional addresses support both IPv4 and IPv6 unless otherwise noted.

🗺️ Server Locations by Continent

Continent Server Location(s) IPv6
Europe Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam ✅ Yes
North America New York, Chicago, Los Angeles ✅ Yes
South America São Paulo ✅ Yes
Asia Singapore, Tokyo, Mumbai ✅ Yes
Oceania Sydney ✅ Yes
Africa Johannesburg ✅ Yes
  • (Actual city locations may vary based on current server deployment.)*

🔌 Connection Ports

| Port | Protocol | Description | |------|----------|-------------| | 6667 | Plain text | Standard IRC (not recommended for sensitive chats) | | 6697 | SSL/TLS | Secure connection – **recommended** | | 443 | SSL/TLS | HTTPS‑masquerade – good for restricted networks | | 80 | Plain text | Not recommended – for web clients only |

🛡️ Security Features

  • TLS 1.2+ with modern cipher suites
  • Server‑to‑server links encrypted with SSL
  • OperServ flood protection and DNS blacklisting
  • Optional SASL authentication for registered nicks
  • No mandatory logging of private messages (connection metadata retained 30 days)

📊 Network Statistics

Live network statistics available at: https://stats.darkworld.network (if enabled)

Current stats include:

  • Users online
  • Channels active
  • Servers connected
  • Daily peak times

🚀 Getting Connected

  1. Open your IRC client (HexChat, irssi, WeeChat, mIRC, KVIrc, etc.)
  2. Connect to irc.darkworld.network or your regional address
  3. Use port 6697 for SSL/TLS
  4. Register your nickname: /msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email>
  5. Join a channel: /join #DarkWorld

❓ Need Help?

Return to DWIRC | See also: Server List | Connection Guide

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