# Connecting with IRCCloud Android

[IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) is proprietary software. To protect your [freedom](/freedom), you should consider using an open source [[IRC client](/bouncer).
[IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) is proprietary software. To protect your [freedom](/freedom), you should consider using an open source [[IRC client](/bouncer).

Unlike most other apps, IRCCloud requires you register with an email, and premium features will not work without a paid account.

# Register with IRCCloud or login\\

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# After login, you should be asked to add a new network. If not, tap at the menu bar at the top-left corner. Press and hold on a network, then tap `Add a network`.\\

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# Fill in the details:\\

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  # `Hostname`: your bouncer server address (it should look like `example.ircnow.org`)

  # `Port`: 31337

  # Select `Secure Port`.

  # `nickname`: Use the username you registered with IRCNow

  # `real name`: Use the username you registered with IRCNow

# At the top-right, tap `Done`

# Tap `OK`\\

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# Type `/quote PASS username/network:password` -- for example, if your bouncer username is `john`, the network you want to connect to is `ircnow`, and your password is `abcde12345`, then type `/quote PASS john/ircnow:abcde12345`.\\

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# If you see a message saying ZNC is not yet connected, type `/znc connect` -- wait a few minutes to connect.