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Founded in 1997 as an Internet Service Provider (ISP), Efes.Net joined the IRC craze early on. Although their domain and databases have changed over the decades, their core team remains the same. Strengthened by a philosophy of fair management and unwavering stability, the network is a modern, international platform that adopts Turkish, English, and German as its official languages.
efes.net/ ↗
Users online
4,110
▲ 73.1% vs yesterday
Channels
224
▲ 5.7% vs yesterday
Servers
28
All-time peak
4,110
reached 31 Aug 2026
Last 10 years · data begins 10 Aug 2026
Peak 4,110
1.5k
2.3k
3.1k
3.8k
2016201920212024now
No data in this period yet.
Capabilities
What the server advertises on connect (ISUPPORT / 005) - the network's technical spec.
Software UnrealIRCd-6.2.5
Network name
Efes
Channel types
#
Prefixes
(Yqaohv)!~&@%+
Channel modes
beI,fkL,lFH,cdgimnprstzCDGKMNOPQRSTVZ
Nick length
30
Channel length
32
Topic length
360
Case mapping
ascii
Modes / line
12
Channel limit
#:20
Away length
307
Kick length
307
Max list
b:60,e:60,I:60
MONITORWHOXKNOCKSAFELISTNAMESXUHNAMESEXCEPTSINVEXELISTWATCH
Servers
28 servers on the network, mapped from its server links.
irc.efes.net root - Pearl of the Aegean [Izmir, TR] UnrealIRCd-6.2.5 seen MOTD
- 29/7/2026 17:54 - =============================================================================== - Welcome to Efes.net IRC Network - Connecting people worldwide since 1997. - =============================================================================== - - "We are not in danger. We are the danger. We are the one who knocks." - =============================================================================== - - Network Access - ............................................................................... - Domain Name Plaintext SSL (Secure) Location/Role - irc.efes.net Port 6667 Port +6697 Izmir, TR (Hub) - irc.hasret.net Port 6667 Port +6697 Aachen, DE - irc.adres.net Port 6667 Port +6697 Istanbul, TR - irc.zchat.org Port 6667 Port +6697 Helsinki, FI - irc.chatirc.net Port 6667 Port +6697 Stockholm, SE - irc.cadde.org Port 6660 Port +6690 Skopje, MK - irc.konusan.org Port 6661 Port +6691 Istanbul, TR - irc.turna.net Port 6660 Port +6690 London, UK - irc.allindiachat.net Port 6660 Port +6690 New Delhi, IN - irc.eroin.org Port 6661 Port +6691 Rotterdam, NL - irc.jakartachat.net Port 6661 Port +6691 Jakarta, ID - irc.bahane.org Port 6664 Port +6694 Tilburg, NL - irc.hasret.org Port 6660 Port +6690 Berlin, DE - irc.onlinefreechat.net Port 6662 Port +6692 Prague, CZ - irc.pakistantalk.net Port 6662 Port +6692 Karachi, PK - irc.sesgel.com Port 6661 Port +6691 Ankara, TR - irc.gonul.org Port 6660 Port +6690 Bursa, TR - irc.aysu.net Port 6663 Port +6693 Antalya, TR - irc.bangladeshchat.net Port 6663 Port +6693 Dhaka, BD - irc.sevgi.cc Port 6663 Port +6693 Adana, TR - irc.foxfm.net Port 6663 Port +6693 Izmir, TR - irc.bahce.net Port 6662 Port +6692 Izmir, TR - irc.cadde.gen.tr Port 6662 Port +6692 Izmir, TR - irc.omeglasohbet.net Port 6664 Port +6694 Istanbul, TR - irc.sesliadres.net Port 6664 Port +6694 Istanbul, TR - irc.18sohbet.net Port 6666 Port +6696 Bursa, TR - irc.seslicadde.com Port 6665 Port +6695 Istanbul, TR - ............................................................................... - - Web Chat & Access Portals - ............................................................................... - Home Page https://www.efes.net/ Portal - KiwiIRC https://kiwi.efes.net/ SSL/TLS Secured - The Lounge https://chat.efes.net/ SSL/TLS Secured - ObsidianIRC https://obby.efes.net/ SSL/TLS Secured - Gamja https://gamja.efes.net/ Lightweight - qwebirc https://qwebirc.efes.net/ Lightweight - SProChat https://sprochat.efes.net/ Native Turkish Support - zSohbet v1 https://webchat.efes.net/ Native Turkish Support - zSohbet v2 https://sohbet.efes.net/ Native Turkish Support - ZNC Bouncer http://znc.efes.net/ Free ZNC Accounts - ............................................................................... - - Why Efes.net? - ............................................................................... - - Privacy First: No logging of private conversations, no data harvesting. - - Legacy Power : Nearly 30 years of uninterrupted IRC culture and stability. - - Free ZNC : Registered users can request a FREE personal ZNC bouncer. - No limits. No expiration. No hidden restrictions. - ............................................................................... - - Community Guidelines - ............................................................................... - - Harassment & Abuse: Zero tolerance. Use /ignore for personal disputes. - - Flood & Spam : Automatic filters are active to protect the network. - - Oper Interaction : Do not PM Operators unless it's a critical emergency. - Use #Help for assistance. - ............................................................................... - - Network Services & Commands (Anope) - ............................................................................... - NickServ : /msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password> (Login to your nickname) - ChanServ : /msg ChanServ HELP (Channel services) - HostServ : /msg HostServ HELP (Virtual hosts) - MemoServ : /msg MemoServ HELP (Offline messages) - BotServ : /msg BotServ HELP (Channel bots) - OperServ : /msg OperServ HELP (Operator services) - Webcpanel : https://anope.efes.net/ (Anope Services Panel) - ............................................................................... - - Essential Network Commands - ............................................................................... - Quick Connect SSL (Example) : /server irc.efes.net +6697 - /rules : Displays the network rules and policies. - /ircops : Displays all currently online operators. - /stats u : Displays network uptime and resource usage. - /stats P : Shows listener ports and active connections. - /map : Visualizes the global cluster backbone. - /links : Lists all connected server nodes. - /list : Displays all active public channels. - /motd : Displays this message again. - ............................................................................... - - Operational Protocols & Expiry Rules - ............................................................................... - - Legacy : Efes network is a digital resistance since 1997. - - Nick Expiry: Nicks expire after 180 days without login. - - Chan Expiry: Channels expire after 180 days without activity. - - Security : SSL (+6697) & SASL mandatory. Enable SASL in client settings. - - IRCv3 : Supported across the network. - - ZNC : FREE for every registered user. - - Bots : Peaceful automated clients & eggdrops are welcome. - - Limits : Maximum 3 connections per user identity. - ............................................................................... - - Official Network Channels & Entertainment - ............................................................................... - Global Discussion : #Chat - IRC Operator Support : #Help - Gaming & Entertainment : #English - #OXM - #MooS - #Quiz - #Trivia - #Word - #Motus - #Kaos - #Spiel - Linux & Open Source : #Linux - Programming : #Coding - ............................................................................... - - Administrators: - Antonio, Ares, Maf, mStf, Raistlin, Mohikan, WingmaN, Berk, diEfoRyoU, Hero - - Note: All administrators hold root-level access and authority. - Please contact any online admin for assistance. - - Discipline & Appeals: systemic integrity is non-negotiable. - contact: [email protected] - (k/g/z/shun-line & global ban appeals) - - Software Infrastructure: - Daemon Stack : UnrealIRCd-6.2.5 | Anope-2.1.22 - - Current Policy : Open Network | Free ZNC | SSL Everywhere | IRCv3 Ready - Network Status : Stable | Multi-Homed | IPv4/IPv6 | Since 1997 - - "In the shadows of the web, we are the light." - =============================================================================== - Efes.net Est. 1997 - ===============================================================================
irc.18sohbet.net 1 hop - Free & Easy Chat [Bursa, TR] seen details
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irc.adres.net 1 hop - Continental Bridge Node [Istanbul, TR] seen details
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irc.allindiachat.net 1 hop - Main Regional Infrastructure [New Delhi, IN] seen details
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irc.aysu.net 1 hop - The Antalya Connection [Antalya, TR] seen details
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irc.bahane.org 1 hop - Tilburg Server [Tilburg, NL] seen details
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irc.bahce.net 1 hop - The Smyrna Friendly Meeting Point [Izmir, TR] seen details
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irc.bangladeshchat.net 1 hop - Principal Bengal Data Stream [Dhaka, BD] seen details
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irc.cadde.gen.tr 1 hop - Where Friendly Hearts Connect [Izmir, TR] seen details
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irc.cadde.org 1 hop - Where Skopje Meets the World [Skopje, MK] seen details
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irc.chatirc.net 1 hop - Northern Europe Regional Server [Stockholm, SE] seen details
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irc.eroin.org 1 hop - The Digital Harbor [Rotterdam, NL] seen details
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irc.foxfm.net 1 hop - The Sound of Chat [Izmir, TR] seen details
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irc.gonul.org 1 hop - A Bridge Built on Pure Hearts [Bursa, TR] seen details
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irc.hasret.net 1 hop - European Edge Node [Aachen, DE] seen details
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irc.hasret.org 1 hop - Deine Welt, Deine Worte [Berlin, DE] seen details
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irc.jakartachat.net 1 hop - City of Traffic and Endless Chat [Jakarta, ID] seen details
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irc.konusan.org 1 hop - The Turkish Connection [Istanbul, TR] seen details
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irc.omeglasohbet.net 1 hop - The Ultimate Chat Experience [Istanbul, TR] seen details
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irc.onlinefreechat.net 1 hop - Online Free Chat [Prague, CZ] seen details
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irc.pakistantalk.net 1 hop - South Asia Edge Terminal [Karachi, PK] seen details
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irc.sesgel.com 1 hop - Sesin Gelsin, Muhabbet Senlensin [Ankara, TR] seen details
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irc.sesliadres.net 1 hop - Simply the Best Chat Experience [Istanbul, TR] seen details
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irc.seslicadde.com 1 hop - Your Digital Meeting Point [Mugla, TR] seen details
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irc.sevgi.cc 1 hop - Where Love Finds Its Voice [Adana, TR] seen details
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irc.turna.net 1 hop - The United Kingdom Gateway Node [London, UK] seen details
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irc.zchat.org 1 hop - The Baltic Pearl [Helsinki, FI] seen details
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services.efes.net 1 hop - Anope IRC Services seen details
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Channels
101 channels
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Search tips
linuxor#lin*- channel name (*and?wildcards)topic:python/topic:"code of conduct"- search the topicmin:50max:5- user count floor / ceilingusers:100..500- range (alsousers:>100,users:<10)peak:1000..- all-time peak (ever reached 1000+)
Combine freely: topic:python min:20
101 tracked channels. Channels with fewer than 3 users are not tracked.
ChannelUsersShare of network30-day trend
#Radyo
2,492
+2,319.4%
[+nrtH] .ili.il.i Yayindaki DJ: EfesFM Yayin ismi: Pop - Slow - Rap - Rock Calan sarki: Demlik - Kendimden Başka Kimsem Yok istek paneli: Kapali .il
#seslimekan
773
+300.5%
[+lnrtH] www.seslimekan.net - www.sesliadres.net - www.seslicadde.com - www.sesgel.com - www.seslikent.net
#Hollanda
726
+272.3%
[+nrtHP] In de Wallen koop je plezier, maar hier verdien je respect. Welcome to Efes.net
#English
439
+101.4%
[+nrtH] Degerli kullanicilarimiz, global kanalimiz #English DEVREDILECEKTIR. #English Kanali ve Oper/Admin alimi hakkinda ayrintili bilgi icin #Sales kanalindak
#jakarta
400
+86.0%
[+lnrtH] |*~» JAKARTA City: The heartbeat of Asia! Feel the heat, join the chat and make new friends. «~*|
#mIRC
319
+45.7%
[+lnrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Late night talks & crazy friends. This is where we belong. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#DWBouncers
168
+44.8%
[+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Welcome to the Best Asian Chat! Peace & Respect for all. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#allindiachat.net
167
+45.2%
[+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Welcome to the heart of Asia! Make friends and enjoy the chat. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#CafeChat
167
+45.2%
[+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Desi vibes only! Come in and find your new best friends. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#pakindiachat
166
+45.6%
[+nrtHP] '%%,'%%,'%%, Pure friendship, no drama. The heart of Asian community. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#Almanya
151
+39.8%
[+nrtHP] Degerli kullanicilarimiz, global kanalimiz #Almanya DEVREDILECEKTIR. #Almanya Kanali ve Oper/Admin alimi hakkinda ayrintili bilgi icin #Sales kanalinda
#Berlin
151
+39.8%
[+nrtHP] Degerli kullanicilarimiz, global kanalimiz #BERLin DEVREDILECEKTIR. #BERLin Kanali ve Oper/Admin alimi hakkinda ayrintili bilgi icin #Sales kanalindaki
#Linux
16
0.0%
[+nrtH] https://www.linux.org.tr/ Tubitak Pardus:https://pardus.org.tr/ (open source rules always!)
#Help
9
+12.5%
[+mnrtH] Welcome to Efes.net Support | We provide assistance in English, Turkish & German | This is the official IRCop channel | Please state your issue clearly