[IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) appears to offer open source mobile clients, which is good. However, the server software appears to be proprietary software. To protect your [freedom](/freedom), you should consider using a fully open source [[IRC client](/bouncer).
[IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) appears to offer open source mobile clients, which is good. However, the server software appears to be proprietary software. To protect your [freedom](/freedom), you should consider using a fully 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](/https://irccloud.com) and login.

# After login, you should be asked to add a new network. If not, click on `Add a network` on the right sidebar.

# Fill in the details:\\

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

  # `Port`: 31337

  # Check `Secure Port`

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

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

# Click `Join network`.

# 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.