im having a problem connecting to freenode irc
reddit / irc

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Fast_Opportunity_399 · 2021-08-19 12:20

im getting this error:

Authenticating via SASL as n (PLAIN)

\* SASL authentication failed

\* SASL authentication failed

\* \*\*\* Could not resolve your hostname: Request timed out; using
your IP address ([88.111.186.161](https://88.111.186.161)) instead.

\* \*\*\* Ident lookup timed out, using \~n instead.

\* Closing link: (\~n@88.111.186.161) \[You must use TLS/SSL and
authenticate via SASL to connect to freenode please visit
[https://irc.com/login/sso](https://irc.com/login/sso) in order to
create an account. SASL Configuration: [https://freenode.net/kb/answer
/sasl](https://freenode.net/kb/answer/sasl) \- Webchat:
[https://webchat.freenode.net/](https://webchat.freenode.net/)\]

i have registered my sasl username and password and can log into it
via a web browser, so its active. and its been authorized via email

i have also inputted my usename and password into the sasl feild.

im using hexchat btw

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wRAR_ · 2021-08-19 12:35

Please contact HIH the Crown Prince Himself or his staff of friendly
and helpful support people. Please also note that soon Services
Authentication will be Replaced with Fiat, Decentralized Blockchain
Based Authentication per HIH's latest post available at the freenode
autonomous zone of the Joseon Empire, https://freenode.net/news/on-
power-to-the-people

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Fast_Opportunity_399 · 2021-08-19 12:40

ok ive kinda got it working but it hangs now after this message

Authenticating via SASL as xxx (PLAIN)

\* You are now logged in as xxx

\* SASL authentication successful

\* Closing link: (xxx[@88-111-186-
161.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com](mailto:evilcahaos@88-111-186-
161.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com)) \[Registration timeout\]

\* Disconnected (Remote host closed socket)

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[deleted] · 2021-08-19 12:52

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[deleted] · 2021-08-19 13:33

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megahambone · 2021-08-19 13:49

The real fix is joining libera, as this is most likely where the
community you’re looking for has already gone to.

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anths · 2021-08-19 14:01

At this point, an inability to connect to Freenope is a feature, not a
bug.

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PyLemon · 2021-08-19 17:04

please get in touch with your dealer and tell them to give you
something that doesn't make you want to join freenode.

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renegadereplicant · 2021-08-19 17:16

The prince doesn't want users. Stop trying to annoy HIH.

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DarkSith_Lord · 2021-08-19 18:21

almost every channel shifted to
[https://libera.chat](https://libera.chat), you can try connecting to
[irc.libera.chat](https://irc.libera.chat)

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scrutinizer80 · 2021-08-19 18:24

Freenode is dead. Use libera.chat.

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CatfaceMcMeowMeow · 2021-08-19 19:00

Please read through the other recent topics on this subreddit about
Freenode.  tl;dr: Freenode is dead and broken.

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sully42 · 2021-08-20 02:38

every other thread is about this. did you even bother to look at this
sub before posting?

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Fast_Opportunity_399 · 2021-08-20 11:46

na of course not