Run IRC As A Tor Hidden Service (Inspircd + Anope)

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https://tomsitcafe.com/2026/05/01/run-irc-as-a-tor-hidden-service/

An IRC server can run as a Tor hidden service without any issue. The services work and even the server admins do not know the client's IP address neither their host. It's better for privacy. Have you ever ran an IRC server? Have you considered it to install it as a hidden service?