YOUR IRC UNIVERSEEST. 2026

PEOPLE. FEELINGS.
REAL
CONVERSATIONS.

Meet new people, laugh, make friends and be yourself. RusChat brings the soul of classic IRC into a modern chat experience.

Start chattingExplore RusChat
No account needed · In your browser
RUSCHAT / INTERFACE PREVIEW
#RusChatMain channel
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TODAY ✦
T
TacTics

Hey everyone! How are you? 👋

M
Moebius

Doing great! Loving the music today 🔥

V
Valeeriia

This is why I love RusChat 💜

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RUSCHAT RADIOPLAYING IN CHAT
✳On the same wavelength
01 / Founded31.03.2026
02 / IRC serverirc.ruschat.net
03 / Secure port+6697 TLS
04 / Main channel#RusChat
01 RUSCHAT FEATURES

Everything you need
to feel connected.

Classic IRC, with a beautiful and familiar interface. Find your own way to connect.

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Channels & DMs

Join a group chat or talk one on one. Everything lives on the same IRC network.

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Live radio

Listen while you chat. Good conversations are even better with music.

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Points & achievements

Earn points by chatting, unlock achievements and climb the community leaderboard.

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Gifts for friends

Show someone you care with fun virtual gifts.

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Your profile

Avatar, bio, status and mood - make the chat yours.

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On your devices

Chat from a computer or phone. Browsers and IRC clients share one network.

INSIDE RUSCHAT / REAL SCREENSHOTS

More than a chat. See for yourself.

Seven real screens from RusChat. Explore conversations, profiles, statuses, moods and the community feed. Choose a screenshot and explore every detail.

Try it yourself
chat.ruschat.net
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Chat and channels

Main interface: conversations, members, channels, radio and tools at your fingertips.

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Chat and channels — RusChat
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03 MORE THAN MESSAGES

The internet changes.
Real people remain.

RusChat launched on March 31, 2026 as a place worth returning to. No endless feeds or chasing likes - just good conversations and a community.

An open IRC network
Powered by UnrealIRCd and Anope
Your nickname, channels and conversations
“We remember. We are here. We are not leaving.”RUSCHAT · IRC · with personality
04 JOIN YOUR WAY

One network.
Many ways to connect.

The web chat is easy to use, while classic IRC clients are always welcome.

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In a browser

Open RusChat, choose a nickname and start chatting. Registration is optional.

Open web chat
02

In the app

RusChat downloads are available for Windows and Android. Other systems can use the web or an IRC client.

See downloads
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In an IRC client

Use mIRC, WeeChat, HexChat, Halloy or another client with the same IRC server.

Serverirc.ruschat.net
TLS port+6697
Plain port6667
05 RUSCHAT · APP

RusChat always
within reach.

One IRC network on every device. Download RusChat for Windows or Android and stay connected.

CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM
WINDOWS · ANDROID · WEB
Official RusChat files
WINDOWS Available

RusChat for Windows

Enjoy RusChat in its own Windows window: channels, direct messages and radio without extra browser tabs.

Download for Windows.EXE Open web chat
Only download installers from the official RusChat website.
All in one appChannels & messagesRadio in chatFamiliar interface

Linux, macOS and iOS — web chat for now

06 THE RUSCHAT UNIVERSE

More than
a single chat.

Explore the other RusChat projects - there is something for everyone.

RUSCHAT / 01ZNC RusChatA persistent IRC connection serviceRUSCHAT / 02RusChat FilesA simple way to share files
07 GOT QUESTIONS?

We have answers.

A few things to know before you join.

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01Do I need to register?
No. You can join as a guest with an available nickname. Registering with NickServ enables more account features.
02What is IRC?
IRC is an open protocol for real-time chat. RusChat runs its own IRC server, so people using different compatible apps can meet in the same channels.
03How do points work?
Registered users earn one point for every 10 words sent in channels. Spamming and farming points are not allowed. There are achievements and a leaderboard.
04Can I use my phone?
Yes. Open the web chat on your phone. An Android app is also available from the official RusChat site.
05Where do I get help?
Ask in #Help or open the Help section of the chat website. You can also follow updates on Telegram.
YOUR PEOPLE ARE HERE

See you
in chat?

Your next great conversation might be one click away. Pick a nickname and jump in!

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