start your own server

tom6a · none Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 1

Does anyone know how to start your own IRC server? What software to use, etc?

[DiMENSiON] · Eleet Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 670

Asking a broad question like that is a bad idea.. And i'm sure you're going to get lots of replies telling you not to bother.. But i say, if you want to start your own irc server this is what you need:

Your own at home:
Internet
Computer
Linux(but Windows can be used)
UnrealIRCd (or any other IRCd)
.. and some good ol' RTFMing

Located elsewhere:
A shell with ircd allowed: www.vitalspeeds.com
a SSH client
a FTP client (handy)
UnrealIRCd (or any other IRCd)
... and some good old RTFMing

I know this has proberbly not helped you atall but if you don't understand that, you have no chance.

EqualSlashed_Brian · Lurker Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 221 Location: IRC

My advice to you is not to try if you are asking a question like that. Starting a IRC server and finding a good provider is hard work. I recommend you join an existing network. If you really want to start your own IRC server, then I suggest you use google, it is your best friend. Try the following terms: "ircd" and "irc services". Good luck with your decision.

[DiMENSiON] · Eleet Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 670

Before you actually decide to go ahead with starting your own network/server learn more about irc. I by no means say "DON'T" but learn more about IRC before you have a go. It's not hard but walk before you can run.

Loser04 · Posted: Jan 31, 2005 4:57pm Post subject:

Good advice. I think we were all at once that n00bish, but my advice is the same as [DiMENSiON]'s. Get to know your way around mIRC or IRC first... if you have friends that run servers ask them to give you an o:line so you can learn the operator commands, or you will have one hell of a time trying to understand all of it. Study the different services, and irc daemons.

v3|0c17y · Eleet Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 650

[DiMENSiON] · Eleet Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 670

Not really.. running an IRCd is not rocket science.. takes a bit of know how, nothing much else. "v3|0c17y" , you make it sound like people who run their own networks or servers are the 31337 m4st0rz of t3h un1v3rs3.. which we are not.

Loser04 · Posted: Feb 01, 2005 10:49am Post subject:

Robert-E-Lee · Idler Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Posts: 314 Location: IRC

basically, yes, dimension is right. learn about IRC, how it works 'behind the scenes' so to speak. if you're thinking you'd be more likely to want to host a server elsewhere ( i'd advise it over home hosted) run a server at home first, as a 'testnet' to give you a chance to familiarise yourself with the ircd and services package which you choose to run, spend some time on that, learning things that way, have your friends come on that as well, because if you can do that, you're learning how to help users, how to deal with queries and complaints, how to meet their requests ( vhosts, etc ), and doing that will lead you through things quicker. Also, running a testnet and having your friends come on it, also means that by the time you feel ready to start having a server hosted elsewhere, getting a domain for it etc, you've already got some degree of userbase, which is something you need to consider as well, as many of the networks that start with 0 users, quickly die off, and if you're looking to start it you're obviously hoping it'll keep going, so users are a consideration too. i'd concur again with dimension suggesting Unrealircd, it's quite easy to get up and running to start with, although you probably won't be using everything it's capable of, at the begginning, but you'll be able to get it up, services wise, again, Anope are easy to configure to a basic level, which is all you'd be looking for to begin with, so those would be good starting choices, even if you don't stick with them. Best of luck with your venture, and if you do go ahead with it, let us know, i'd be happy to explain any questions you have that i know the answers to, as i'm sure there's others on here who'd be just as happy to help.
once again, good luck dude.

v3|0c17y · Eleet Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 650

Toboe · none Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 31

if your looking to use it one windows or linux i suggest unreal its about the best especialy for newcomers.

you dont need to "research" irc if you dont want to. i myself learned it BY doing it first hand over 2 years ago. geting down and dirty with the conf and testing out settings and what not.

awyeah · none Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 26

Dr-Voodo · Eleet Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 535 Location: IRC

It can be hard to set up a server if you are a newbie, but there is help files on the net, so you should basically choose an IRCd that suits your needs, like Bahamut, Unreal , Ultimate or others.

maddog906 · Lurker Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 164

reading all the help note everyone given but i don't see any one say where to get an IRC.ADDRESS.COM,it might be a simple question but i have not seen a answer.Can any one tell me?.
Read about dns round robins and the rest ,but not on how to get irc.address.

[DiMENSiON] · Eleet Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 670

a irc. is just a subdomain. You buy a domain and set irc. as a subdomain that's pretty much. It can also be set as a CNAME in your domains DNS control but you do need a shell setup for this to actually work, you can't setup the subdomain or CNAME and expect it to magically create a irc server. Razz