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Correct Eggy BNC Connection Format
Your IRC client should connect to:
The full connection format is:
Replace:
Example format:
Do not copy that example literally. Use the username and network name shown on your own account.
Why the plus sign matters
The plus sign before the port tells supported IRC clients to use SSL/TLS.
Correct:
Incorrect:
Using plain
The safest option is to open the Connect area of your dashboard and copy the connection command provided there.
Your IRC client should connect to:
Code:
Server: bnc.eggy.net
Port: +5000
Connection: SSL/TLSThe full connection format is:
Code:
/server -m bnc.eggy.net +5000 username/Network:passwordReplace:
usernamewith your exact BNC username.Networkwith the exact network name shown in your dashboard.passwordwith your current BNC password.
Example format:
Code:
/server -m bnc.eggy.net +5000 ExampleUser/Libera:<password>Do not copy that example literally. Use the username and network name shown on your own account.
Why the plus sign matters
The plus sign before the port tells supported IRC clients to use SSL/TLS.
Correct:
Code:
bnc.eggy.net +5000Incorrect:
Code:
bnc.eggy.net 5000Using plain
5000 may cause an SSL error, connection abort or immediate disconnection.The safest option is to open the Connect area of your dashboard and copy the connection command provided there.