BSDForAll – free chat, mail and shell accounts, built on OpenBSD
BSDForAll is a volunteer-run server in the IRCNow network. We give the free and open-source community the tools to talk, host and learn, and we run all of it on OpenBSD.
SYNOPSIS
Connect with any IRC client:
/server irc.bsdforall.org +6697
Port 6697 uses TLS. Plain connections are available on port 6667. No client installed? Use the web chat in your browser.
SERVICES
- IRC
- Chat with the whole IRCNow network through our server.
irc.bsdforall.org, ports 6697 (TLS) and 6667 - IRC bouncer
- A ZNC bouncer keeps you connected while you are offline and saves your messages until you return. bnc.bsdforall.org
- Shell accounts
- Your own account on an OpenBSD system. Learn Unix, run your IRC client in a terminal, or keep a bot online.
- An address at bsdforall.org that works with any mail app over IMAP, POP3 and SMTP, or in the browser.
webmail.bsdforall.org; IMAP 993, POP3 995, SMTP 465 and 587 at
mail.bsdforall.org - XMPP
- Instant messaging with any XMPP client, plus a gateway that lets you join IRC channels from XMPP.
xmpp.bsdforall.org - Web hosting
- A personal website with HTTPS at
yourname.bsdforall.org, published from your shell account. - BitlBee
- Reach other chat networks from your IRC client.
bsdforall.org, port 8172 (TLS)
GETTING AN ACCOUNT
- Connect to
irc.bsdforall.org, or open the web chat. - Join our channel:
/join #bsdforall - Say which service you would like. Our bot or a staff member will set it up and send you the details.
Accounts are free. Please register your nickname first, and read the terms of service.
WHY OPENBSD
OpenBSD is a free operating system known for security and correct, well-documented code. Almost everything on this server runs on its own base software: the web server, TLS proxy, mail server, name server and firewall each come with OpenBSD and each is set up from one short, readable configuration file.
That makes BSDForAll a good place to learn system administration. Volunteers train with the IRCNow admin course and help run real services for real users.
SUPPORTING US
BSDForAll is run by volunteers. Donations go towards hosting and hardware through IRCNow donations.
For sponsorship, partnerships or support, email support@bsdforall.org.
SEE ALSO
- IRCNow
- The federation of community servers BSDForAll belongs to, with its other member teams.
- OpenBSD
- The operating system this server runs on.
- Minutemin Bootcamp
- Step-by-step OpenBSD guides for beginners.
- Source code
- Software written and shared by IRCNow teams.