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


== 🌍 Server Addresses ==
== 🌍 Server Addresses ==


=== Global Round‑Robin ===
=== Global Round‑Robin ===
| Type | Address |
* IPv4 + IPv6 (automatic): <code>irc.darkworld.network</code>
|------|---------|
* IPv4 only: <code>irc4.darkworld.network</code>
| IPv4 + IPv6 (automatic) | <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> |
* IPv6 only: <code>irc6.darkworld.network</code>
| IPv4 only | <code>irc4.darkworld.network</code> |
| IPv6 only | <code>irc6.darkworld.network</code> |


=== Regional Round‑Robins ===
=== Regional Round‑Robins ===
Connect directly to your continent for the lowest latency:
Connect directly to your continent for the lowest latency:
 
* '''Europe:''' <code>european.darkworld.network</code>
| Region | Address |
* '''Americas (North & South):''' <code>american.darkworld.network</code>
|--------|---------|
* '''Asia:''' <code>asian.darkworld.network</code>
| Europe | <code>european.darkworld.network</code> |
* '''Oceania:''' <code>oceania.darkworld.network</code>
| Americas (North & South) | <code>american.darkworld.network</code> |
* '''Africa:''' <code>african.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 ==
== 🗺️ Server Locations by Continent ==
 
* '''Europe:''' Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam – IPv6:
{| class="wikitable"
* '''North America:''' New York, Chicago, Los Angeles – IPv6:
|-
* '''South America:''' São Paulo – IPv6:
! Continent !! Server Location(s) !! IPv6
* '''Asia:''' Singapore, Tokyo, Mumbai – IPv6:
|-
* '''Oceania:''' Sydney – IPv6:
| Europe || Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam || Yes
* '''Africa:''' Johannesburg – IPv6:
|-
| 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 ==
== 🔌 Connection Ports ==
| Port | Protocol | Description |
* '''6667''' – Plain text (standard IRC not recommended for sensitive chats)
|------|----------|-------------|
* '''6697''' – SSL/TLS (secure connection – '''recommended''')
| 6667 | Plain text | Standard IRC (not recommended for sensitive chats) |
* '''443''' – SSL/TLS (HTTPS‑masquerade – good for restricted networks)
| 6697 | SSL/TLS | Secure connection – **recommended** |
* '''80''' – Plain text (not recommended – for web clients only)
| 443 | SSL/TLS | HTTPS‑masquerade – good for restricted networks |
| 80 | Plain text | Not recommended – for web clients only |


== 🛡️ Security Features ==
== 🛡️ Security Features ==
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== 📊 Network Statistics ==
== 📊 Network Statistics ==
Live network statistics available at: <code>https://stats.darkworld.network</code> (if enabled)
Live network statistics available at: <code>https://stats.darkworld.network</code>


Current stats include:
Current stats include:
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# Connect to <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> or your regional address
# Connect to <code>irc.darkworld.network</code> or your regional address
# Use port <code>6697</code> for SSL/TLS
# Use port <code>6697</code> for SSL/TLS
# Register your nickname: <code>/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email></code>
# Register your nickname: <code>/msg NickServ REGISTER &lt;password&gt; &lt;email&gt;</code>
# Join a channel: <code>/join #DarkWorld</code>
# Join a channel: <code>/join #DarkWorld</code>



Revision as of 00:58, 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

  • 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:

  • Europe: european.darkworld.network
  • Americas (North & South): american.darkworld.network
  • Asia: asian.darkworld.network
  • Oceania: oceania.darkworld.network
  • Africa: african.darkworld.network

🗺️ Server Locations by Continent

  • Europe: Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam – IPv6: ✅
  • North America: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles – IPv6: ✅
  • South America: São Paulo – IPv6: ✅
  • Asia: Singapore, Tokyo, Mumbai – IPv6: ✅
  • Oceania: Sydney – IPv6: ✅
  • Africa: Johannesburg – IPv6: ✅

🔌 Connection Ports

  • 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

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

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