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Configuring The Lounge (web IRC bouncer)

Updated 8 Sep 2026 Support Operations

Setting up a network in The Lounge to stay persistently connected to AustNet, including SSL and auto-identify settings.

Adding AustNet to HexChat, setting your nickname, enabling SSL on port 6697, and auto-identifying with NickOP on connect.

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Adding AustNet as a network in irssi, connecting over SSL, and automating NickOP identification from the command line.

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Adding AustNet to the mIRC server list, enabling SSL, and setting up auto-login with your NickOP password.

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AustNet supports IPv6. How to confirm your client is connecting over IPv6 and what to do if your host has dual-stack issues.

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