kire@net:~$ uptime since 1997 ddos: armed vhosts: loaded identd: on

$./ircd

An IRC server needs its own addresses.

Unreal, InspIRCd, whatever you compile. Each IRCD Shell gets a dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 so you can bind 6667, 6697, 7000, and the rest. Free domain hosting and DDoS protection included — not a shared shell with a daemon squeezed in.

IRC server: nicks, #channels, port 6667

An IRCD is an IRC server. It listens on the usual ports, accepts clients and leaves, and talks to other servers if you hub. That needs addresses you control, not a shared shell IP you share with Eggdrop and ZNC.

IRC daemons go here, not on a regular Linux shell. Shells stay for bots, bouncers, and streaming. Different product.

$./plans

From the live WHMCS catalog. Three visible packages. Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 on each. DDoS protection included.

Basic IRCD
$15.99 /mo

$159.99/yr. Up to 500 local clients, up to 50,000 global clients, 5 leaf servers (if used as a hub). Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 so you can bind 6667, 6697, 7000, etc. DDoS Protection Included.

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Extreme IRCD
$39.99 /mo

$399.99/yr. Up to 2,000 local clients, up to 200,000 global clients, 20 leaf servers (if a hub). Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 so you can bind 6667, 6697, 7000, etc. DDoS Protection Included.

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Checkout addon (checkbox): NickServ/ChanServ (network IRC services) $5/mo or $50/yr, on Basic, Advanced, or Extreme. Cart: IRCD Shells.

$cat specs.txt

from the live WHMCS product descriptions
field Basic IRCD Advanced IRCD Extreme IRCD
local clientsup to 500up to 1,000up to 2,000
global clientsup to 50,000up to 100,000up to 200,000
leaf servers51020
dedicated IPv4yesyesyes
dedicated IPv6yesyesyes
bind ports6667, 6697, 7000, etc.6667, 6697, 7000, etc.6667, 6697, 7000, etc.
DDoS protectionincludedincludedincluded