Internet Relay Chat, or IRC, is one of the most popular chat protocols on the internet. The technology can be connected to the Tor network to create an anonymous and secure chatroom — without the use of public IP addresses.
IRC servers allow one to create and manage rooms, users, and automated functions, among other tools, to administer an instant messaging environment. IRC's roots began in 1988 when Jarkko Oikarinen decided to attempt to implement a new chat protocol for users at the University of Oulu, Finland. Since then, it's been widely adopted and used as a lightweight means of communication.
The chat protocol has proven especially popular in tech communities, with channels for software user groups, support and help, and discussion areas for developers and programmers. Its user base eventually expanded to include hackers and security activists, many of whom enjoyed the protocol but found it lacked some aspects of privacy.
For hackers, and anyone else who desires anonymity, combining IRC with a proxying system such as Tor proved to be a valuable solution. Learning to join and create Tor-connected IRC channels allows one to form private communication platforms, for those interested in protecting their identity.
Combining Tor and IRC is more complicated than simply downloading the Tor Browser, so we will explain how to configure a local IRC server, connect this server to the Tor network, and connect to the server as a client.
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Step 1: Gather the Prerequisites
An IRC server will be easiest to combine with Tor on a Linux sy ..
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