Connecting to BitlBee
IRC Client
To connect to bitlbee you will need any IRC client. In this section I will use RevolutionIRC.
IRC Client Considerations
Please take your time and do your research for other IRC clients, as they come in many variations. RevolutionIRC is one I would consider more full-featured. If it’s something you also utilize, use it. But maybe you want a much more minimal and suckless client. Or you live inside your terminal? It’s also exciting to take a deep dive into the old net, learn, and even use the same tools they used!
RevolutionIRC Configuration
The following configuration shows how to connect RevolutionIRC to your workstation:
Server Settings
- Server address: Your workstation’s IP or localhost
- Port: 6667 (default IRC port)
- SSL/TLS: Optional (recommended for remote connections)
Connection Details
- Configure your server address to point to where BitlBee is running
- For localhost testing, use
127.0.0.1orlocalhost - For VPS deployment, use your server’s IP address
Once configured, connect to the BitlBee network and you’re ready for the first-time setup.