Can’t use hexchat with a VPN
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[deleted] · 2021-01-18 15:05

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SadieKatze · 2021-01-18 15:22

VPN providers, especially free VPN providers, generally get
blacklisted by IRC networks because they're commonly used for abuse.
Consider getting a VPS and installing ZNC if you want to hide your IP.

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gaiusm · 2021-01-18 15:23

We're going to need more info. Is it just with Hexchat? Is it just
with that particular network? Is it just with that particular VPN? Is
it an open VPN or not? Does it connect, show you a message that it's
scanning for open proxies, and then disconnect? Does it not connect at
all to the sever?

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SqualorTrawler · 2021-01-18 20:53

I use a VPN with Hexchat constantly.  As others have pointed out,
VPNs, tor, and anything which obscures your origin may be banned for
abuse by the network in question, on account of some people are
complete and utter bastards.

It would help to know which VPN and which network.

The issue is not with Hexchat.