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Setting up a SSH server

2017-09-11T03:47:05Z

Radsy:

= Overview =

This article provides a short overview of SSH on Alpine Linux.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell Secure Shell (Wikipedia)].

{{Note|This article describes two popular SSH implementations: OpenSSH and Dropbear. Either can be installed using the [[Alpine setup scripts#setup-sshd|setup-sshd]] script, or by following the below instructions.}}

= OpenSSH =

[http://www.openssh.com/ OpenSSH] is a popular SSH implementation for remote encrypted login to a machine. OpenSSH defines ''sshd'' as the daemon, and ''ssh'' as the client program.

The {{Pkg|openssh}} package provides OpenSSH on Alpine Linux.

== Installation ==
Install the {{Pkg|openssh}} package:
{{Cmd|apk add openssh}}

{{Note|To use the ACF-frontend for openssh, install {{Pkg|acf-openssh}} instead (assuming that you have the setup-acf script).}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_package_management Alpine Linux package management ].

== Service commands ==
Enable the sshd service so that it starts at boot:
{{Cmd|rc-update add sshd}}

List services to verify sshd is enabled:
{{Cmd|rc-status}}

Start the sshd service immediately and create configuration files:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd start}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_Init_System Alpine Linux Init System].

== Fine tuning ==

You may wish to change the default configuration. This section describes some of the configuration options as examples, however it is by no means an exhaustive list. See [https://www.openssh.com/manual.html the manual] for full details.

The fine-tuning is done by editing '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. Any line starting with "#" will be ignored by ''sshd''.

UseDNS no # By setting this to no, connection speed can increase.
PasswordAuthentication no # Do not allow password authentication.

Other configuration options are shown in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. The file includes comments that explain many of the options.

== Firewalling and Port Changes ==
By default, sshd will communicate on TCP port '''22'''. 

Sometimes '''22/tcp''' is blocked by a firewall over which you have no control. Changing the '''Port''' option to an unused port number in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config''' may be useful in this situation. 
Port 443 # Use whichever port number fits your needs

{{Note|Ensure the port you wish to use is not already in use by running '''netstat -lnp''' on the machine running ''sshd''.}}

Restart ''sshd'' after making modifications to the configuration file:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd restart}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

= Dropbear =

[https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html Dropbear] is another open source SSH implementation.
Install {{Pkg|dropbear}} through the [[Alpine setup scripts]], or manually with:
{{Cmd|apk add dropbear}}
Start it:
{{Cmd|rc-service dropbear start}}
Add it to the default runlevel:
{{Cmd|rc-update add dropbear}}

Use the following command to check all available server options:
{{Cmd|dropbear -h}}

The config file is located at <code>/etc/conf.d/dropbear</code>

{{Pkg|dropbear}} also includes an SSH client which in its simplest form can be used like this:

{{Cmd|dbclient host.example.com}}

{{Cmd|dbclient x.x.x.x}} (where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine).

Use <code>dbclient -h</code> to see all available options.

= Further Reading =

[https://www.openssh.com/portable.html OpenSSH (openssh.com)] 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH OpenSSH (wikipedia.org)]

[[Category:Server]]
[[Category:Networking]]
[[Category:Security]]

Setting up a SSH server

2017-09-08T11:13:25Z

Radsy:

= Overview =

This article provides a short overview of SSH on Alpine Linux.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell Secure Shell (Wikipedia)].

{{Note|This article describes two popular SSH implementations: OpenSSH and Dropbear. Either can be installed using the [[Alpine setup scripts#setup-sshd|setup-sshd]] script, or by following the below instructions.}}

= OpenSSH =

[http://www.openssh.com/ OpenSSH] is a popular SSH implementation for remote encrypted login to a machine. OpenSSH defines ''sshd'' as the daemon, and ''ssh'' as the client program.

The {{Pkg|openssh}} package provides OpenSSH on Alpine Linux.

== Installation ==
Install the {{Pkg|openssh}} package:
{{Cmd|apk add openssh}}

{{Note|To use the ACF-frontend for openssh, install {{Pkg|acf-openssh}} instead (assuming that you have the setup-acf script).}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_package_management Alpine Linux package management ].

== Service commands ==
Enable the sshd service so that it starts at boot:
{{Cmd|rc-update add sshd}}

List services to verify sshd is enabled:
{{Cmd|rc-status}}

Start the sshd service immediately and create configuration files:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd start}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_Init_System Alpine Linux Init System].

== Fine tuning ==

You may wish to change the default configuration. This section describes some of the configuration options as examples, however it is by no means an exhaustive list. See [https://www.openssh.com/manual.html the manual] for full details.

The fine-tuning is done by editing '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. Any line starting with "#" will be ignored by ''sshd''.

UseDNS no # By setting this to no, connection speed can increase.
PasswordAuthentication no # Do not allow password authentication.

Other configuration options are shown in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. The file includes comments that explain many of the options.

== Firewalling and Port Changes ==
By default, sshd will communicate on TCP port '''22'''. 

Sometimes '''22/tcp''' is blocked by a firewall over which you have no control. Changing the '''Port''' option to an unused port number in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config''' may be useful in this situation. 
Port 443 # Use whatever port number that fits your needs

{{Note|Ensure the port you wish to use is not already in use by running '''netstat -lnp''' on the machine running ''sshd''.}}

Restart ''sshd'' after making modifications to the configuration file:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd restart}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

= Dropbear =

[https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html Dropbear] is another open source SSH implementation.
Install {{Pkg|dropbear}} through the [[Alpine setup scripts]], or manually with:
{{Cmd|apk add dropbear}}
Start it:
{{Cmd|rc-service dropbear start}}
Add it to the default runlevel:
{{Cmd|rc-update add dropbear}}

Use the following command to check all available server options:
{{Cmd|dropbear -h}}

The config file is located at <code>/etc/conf.d/dropbear</code>

{{Pkg|dropbear}} also includes an SSH client which in its simplest form can be used like this:

{{Cmd|dbclient host.example.com}}

{{Cmd|dbclient x.x.x.x}} (where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine).

Use <code>dbclient -h</code> to see all available options.

= Further Reading =

[https://www.openssh.com/portable.html OpenSSH (openssh.com)] 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH OpenSSH (wikipedia.org)]

[[Category:Server]]
[[Category:Networking]]
[[Category:Security]]

Setting up a SSH server

2017-09-08T11:09:53Z

Radsy:

= Overview =

This article provides a short overview of SSH on Alpine Linux.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell Secure Shell (Wikipedia)].

{{Note|This article describes two popular SSH implementations: OpenSSH and Dropbear. Either can be installed using the [[Alpine setup scripts#setup-sshd|setup-sshd]] script, or by following the below instructions.}}

= OpenSSH =

[http://www.openssh.com/ OpenSSH] is a popular SSH implementation for remote encrypted login to a machine. OpenSSH defines ''sshd'' as the daemon, and ''ssh'' as the client program.

The {{Pkg|openssh}} package provides OpenSSH on Alpine Linux.

== Installation ==
Install the {{Pkg|openssh}} package:
{{Cmd|apk add openssh}}

{{Note|To use the ACF-frontend for openssh, install {{Pkg|acf-openssh}} instead (assuming that you have the setup-acf script).}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_package_management Alpine Linux package management ].

== Service commands ==
Enable the sshd daemon so that it starts at boot:
{{Cmd|rc-update add sshd}}

List services to verify sshd is enabled:
{{Cmd|rc-status}}

Start the sshd service immediately and create configuration files:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd start}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_Init_System Alpine Linux Init System].

== Fine tuning ==

You may wish to change the default configuration. This section describes some of the configuration options as examples, however it is by no means an exhaustive list. See [https://www.openssh.com/manual.html the manual] for full details.

The fine-tuning is done by editing '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. Any line starting with "#" will be ignored by ''sshd''.

UseDNS no # By setting this to no, connection speed can increase.
PasswordAuthentication no # Do not allow password authentication.

Other configuration options are shown in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. The file includes comments that explain many of the options.

== Firewalling and Port Changes ==
By default, sshd will communicate on TCP port '''22'''. 

Sometimes '''22/tcp''' is blocked by a firewall over which you have no control. Changing the '''Port''' option to an unused port number in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config''' may be useful in this situation. 
Port 443 # Use whatever port number that fits your needs

{{Note|Ensure the port you wish to use is not already in use by running '''netstat -lnp''' on the machine running ''sshd''.}}

Restart ''sshd'' after making modifications to the configuration file:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd restart}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

= Dropbear =

[https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html Dropbear] is another open source SSH implementation.
Install {{Pkg|dropbear}} through the [[Alpine setup scripts]], or manually with:
{{Cmd|apk add dropbear}}
Start it:
{{Cmd|rc-service dropbear start}}
Add it to the default runlevel:
{{Cmd|rc-update add dropbear}}

Use the following command to check all available server options:
{{Cmd|dropbear -h}}

The config file is located at <code>/etc/conf.d/dropbear</code>

{{Pkg|dropbear}} also includes an SSH client which in its simplest form can be used like this:

{{Cmd|dbclient host.example.com}}

{{Cmd|dbclient x.x.x.x}} (where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine).

Use <code>dbclient -h</code> to see all available options.

= Further Reading =

[https://www.openssh.com/portable.html OpenSSH (openssh.com)] 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH OpenSSH (wikipedia.org)]

[[Category:Server]]
[[Category:Networking]]
[[Category:Security]]

Setting up a SSH server

2017-09-08T11:08:58Z

Radsy:

= Overview =

This article provides a short overview of SSH on Alpine Linux.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell Secure Shell (Wikipedia)].

{{Note|This article describes two popular SSH implementations: OpenSSH and Dropbear. Either can be installed using the [[Alpine setup scripts#setup-sshd|setup-sshd]] script, or by following the below instructions.}}

= OpenSSH =

[http://www.openssh.com/ OpenSSH] is a popular SSH implementation for remote encrypted login to a machine. OpenSSH defines ''sshd'' as the daemon, and ''ssh'' as the client program.

The {{Pkg|openssh}} package provides OpenSSH on Alpine Linux.

== Installation ==
Install the {{Pkg|openssh}} package:
{{Cmd|apk add openssh}}

{{Note|To use the ACF-frontend for openssh, install {{Pkg|acf-openssh}} instead (assuming that you have the setup-acf script).}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_package_management Alpine Linux package management ].

== Service commands ==
Enable the sshd daemon so that it starts at boot:
{{Cmd|rc-update add sshd}}

List services to verify sshd is enabled:
{{Cmd|rc-status}}

Start the sshd service immediately and create configuration files:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd start}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_Init_System Alpine Linux Init System].

== Fine tuning ==

You may wish to change the default configuration. This section describes some of the configuration options as examples, however it is by no means an exhaustive list. See [https://www.openssh.com/manual.html the manual] for full details.

The fine-tuning is done by editing '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. Any line starting with "#" will be ignored by ''sshd''.

UseDNS no # By setting this to no, connection speed can increase.
PasswordAuthentication no # Do not allow password authentication.

Other configuration options are shown in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. The file includes comments that explain many of the options.

== Firewalling and Port Changes ==
By default, sshd will communicate on TCP port '''22'''. 

Sometimes '''22/tcp''' is blocked by a firewall over which you have no control. Changing the '''Port''' option to an unused port number in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config''' may be useful in this situation. 
Port 443 # Use whatever port number that fits your needs

{{Note|Ensure the port you wish to use is not already in use by running '''netstat -lnp''' on the machine running ''sshd''.}}

Restart ''sshd'' after making modifications to the configuration file:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd restart}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

= Dropbear =

[https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html Dropbear] is another open source SSH implementation.
Install it through the [[Alpine setup scripts]], or manually with:
{{Cmd|apk add dropbear}}
Start it:
{{Cmd|rc-service dropbear start}}
Add it to the default runlevel:
{{Cmd|rc-update add dropbear}}

Use the following command to check all available server options:
{{Cmd|dropbear -h}}

The config file is located at <code>/etc/conf.d/dropbear</code>

{{Pkg|dropbear}} also includes an SSH client which in its simplest form can be used like this:

{{Cmd|dbclient host.example.com}}

{{Cmd|dbclient x.x.x.x}} (where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine).

Use <code>dbclient -h</code> to see all available options.

= Further Reading =

[https://www.openssh.com/portable.html OpenSSH (openssh.com)] 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH OpenSSH (wikipedia.org)]

[[Category:Server]]
[[Category:Networking]]
[[Category:Security]]

Setting up a SSH server

2017-09-08T11:06:21Z

Radsy:

= Overview =

This article provides a short overview of SSH on Alpine Linux.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell Secure Shell (Wikipedia)].

{{Note|This article describes two popular SSH implementations: OpenSSH and Dropbear. Either can be installed using the [[Alpine setup scripts#setup-sshd|setup-sshd]] script, or by following the below instructions.}}

= OpenSSH =

[http://www.openssh.com/ OpenSSH] is a popular SSH implementation for remote encrypted login to a machine. OpenSSH defines ''sshd'' as the daemon, and ''ssh'' as the client program.

The {{Pkg|openssh}} package provides OpenSSH on Alpine Linux.

== Installation ==
Install the {{Pkg|openssh}} package:
{{Cmd|apk add openssh}}

{{Note|To use the ACF-frontend for openssh, install {{Pkg|acf-openssh}} instead (assuming that you have the setup-acf script).}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_package_management Alpine Linux package management ].

== Service commands ==
Enable the sshd daemon so that it starts at boot:
{{Cmd|rc-update add sshd}}

List services to verify sshd is enabled:
{{Cmd|rc-status}}

Start the sshd service immediately and create configuration files:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd start}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_Init_System Alpine Linux Init System].

== Fine tuning ==

You may wish to change the default configuration. This section describes some of the configuration options as examples, however it is by no means an exhaustive list. See [https://www.openssh.com/manual.html the manual] for full details.

The fine-tuning is done by editing '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. Any line starting with "#" will be ignored by ''sshd''.

UseDNS no # By setting this to no, connection speed can increase.
PasswordAuthentication no # Do not allow password authentication.

Other configuration options are shown in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. The file includes comments that explain many of the options.

== Firewalling and Port Changes ==
By default, sshd will communicate on TCP port '''22'''. 

Sometimes '''22/tcp''' is blocked by a firewall over which you have no control. Changing the '''Port''' option to an unused port number in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config''' may be useful in this situation. 
Port 443 # Use whatever port number that fits your needs

{{Note|Ensure the port you wish to use is not already in use on the machine running ''sshd'' by running the '''netstat -lnp'''.}}

Restart ''sshd'' after making modifications to the configuration file:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd restart}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

= Dropbear =

[https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html Dropbear] is another open source SSH implementation.
Install it through the [[Alpine setup scripts]], or manually with:
{{Cmd|apk add dropbear}}
Start it:
{{Cmd|rc-service dropbear start}}
Add it to the default runlevel:
{{Cmd|rc-update add dropbear}}

Use the following command to check all available server options:
{{Cmd|dropbear -h}}

The config file is located at <code>/etc/conf.d/dropbear</code>

{{Pkg|dropbear}} also includes an SSH client which in its simplest form can be used like this:

{{Cmd|dbclient host.example.com}}

{{Cmd|dbclient x.x.x.x}} (where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine).

Use <code>dbclient -h</code> to see all available options.

= Further Reading =

[https://www.openssh.com/portable.html OpenSSH (openssh.com)] 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH OpenSSH (wikipedia.org)]

[[Category:Server]]
[[Category:Networking]]
[[Category:Security]]

Setting up a SSH server

2017-09-08T11:05:55Z

Radsy:

= Overview =

This article provides a short overview of SSH on Alpine Linux.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell Secure Shell (Wikipedia)].

{{Note|This article describes two popular SSH implementations: OpenSSH and Dropbear. Either can be installed using the [[Alpine setup scripts#setup-sshd|setup-sshd]] script, or by following the below instructions.}}

= OpenSSH =

[http://www.openssh.com/ OpenSSH] is a popular SSH implementation for remote encrypted login to a machine. OpenSSH defines ''sshd'' as the daemon, and ''ssh'' as the client program.

The {{Pkg|openssh}} package provides OpenSSH on Alpine Linux.

== Installation ==
Install the {{Pkg|openssh}} package:
{{Cmd|apk add openssh}}

{{Note|To use the ACF-frontend for openssh, install {{Pkg|acf-openssh}} instead (assuming that you have the setup-acf script).}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_package_management Alpine Linux package management ].

== Service commands ==
Enable the sshd daemon so that it starts at boot:
{{Cmd|rc-update add sshd}}

List services to verify sshd is enabled:
{{Cmd|rc-status}}

Start the sshd service immediately and create configuration files:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd start}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

Also see [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_Linux_Init_System Alpine Linux Init System].

== Fine tuning ==

You may wish to change the default configuration. This section describes some of the configuration options as examples, however it is by no means an exhaustive list. See [https://www.openssh.com/manual.html the manual] for full details.

The fine-tuning is done by editing '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. Any line starting with "#" will be ignored by ''sshd''.

UseDNS no # By setting this to no, connection speed can increase.
PasswordAuthentication no # Do not allow password authentication.

Other configuration options are shown in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config'''. The file includes comments that explain many of the options.

== Firewalling and Port Changes ==
By default, sshd will communicate on TCP port '''22'''. 

Sometimes '''22/tcp''' is blocked by a firewall over which you have no control. Changing the '''Port''' option to an unused port number in '''/etc/ssh/sshd_config''' may be useful in this situation. 
Port 443 # Use whatever port number that fits your needs

{{Note|Ensure the port you wish to use is not already in use on the machine running ''sshd'' by running the '''netstat -lnp'''.}}

Restart ''sshd'' after making modifications to the configuration file:
{{Cmd|/etc/init.d/sshd restart}}

{{Note|If you are running from RAM, ensure you save your settings using the 'lbu ci' command as necessary. See [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Alpine_local_backup Alpine local backup].}}

= Dropbear =

[https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/dropbear.html Dropbear] is another open source SSH implementation.
Install it through the [[Alpine setup scripts]], or manually with:
{{Cmd|apk add dropbear}}
Start it:
{{Cmd|rc-service dropbear start}}
Add it to the default runlevel:
{{Cmd|rc-update add dropbear}}

Use the following command to check all available server options:
{{Cmd|dropbear -h}}

The config file is located at <code>/etc/conf.d/dropbear</code>

{{Pkg|dropbear}} also includes an SSH client which in its simplest form can be used like this:

{{Cmd|dbclient host.example.com}}

{{Cmd|dbclient x.x.x.x}} (where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the remote machine).

Use <code>dbclient -h</code> to see all available options.

== Further Reading ==

[https://www.openssh.com/portable.html OpenSSH (openssh.com)]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSSH OpenSSH (wikipedia.org)]

[[Category:Server]]
[[Category:Networking]]
[[Category:Security]]

Alpine Linux:IRC

2017-09-08T09:41:47Z

Radsy:

== Channels ==

Alpine Linux have registered the following channels on the [http://freenode.net/ FreeNode] IRC network:
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-linux #alpine-linux]
: For general discussion and quick support questions.
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-devel #alpine-devel]
: For discussion of Alpine Linux development and developer support.
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-offtopic #alpine-offtopic]
: For general chitchat.

Feel free to join and chat! Please be patient when asking questions, it may take a while for someone to answer.

== New to IRC? ==

If you are new to IRC and would like to try it out in your browser, see [http://webchat.freenode.net/ freenode Web IRC]. Make sure you specify one of the above channels when you connect.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IRC/Tutorial Wikipedia's IRC tutorial].

== Clients ==

There are several free IRC clients available. Here are some popular clients:

* [https://irssi.org/ Irssi]
* [https://weechat.org/ WeeChat]
* [https://hexchat.github.io/ HexChat]
* [http://www.eterna.com.au/ircii/ ircII]
* [https://pidgin.im/ Pidgin]

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_clients Wikipedia's comparison of IRC clients].

Alpine Linux:IRC

2017-09-08T09:38:31Z

Radsy:

== Channels ==

Alpine Linux have registered the following channels on the [http://freenode.net/ FreeNode] IRC network:
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-linux #alpine-linux]
: For general discussion and quick support questions.
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-devel #alpine-devel]
: For discussion of Alpine Linux development and developer support.
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-offtopic #alpine-offtopic]
: For general chitchat.

Feel free to join and chat! Please be patient when asking questions, it may take a while for someone to answer.

== New to IRC? ==

If you are new to IRC and would like to try it out in your browser, see [http://webchat.freenode.net/ freenode Web IRC]. Make sure you specify one of the above channels when you connect.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IRC/Tutorial Wikipedia's IRC tutorial].

== Clients ==

There are several free IRC clients available:

* [https://irssi.org/ Irssi]
* [https://weechat.org/ WeeChat]
* [https://hexchat.github.io/ HexChat]
* [http://www.eterna.com.au/ircii/ ircII]
* [https://pidgin.im/ Pidgin]

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_clients Wikipedia's comparison of IRC clients].

Alpine Linux:IRC

2017-09-08T09:37:04Z

Radsy:

== Channels ==

Alpine Linux have registered the following channels on the [http://freenode.net/ FreeNode] IRC network:
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-linux #alpine-linux]
: For general discussion and quick support questions.
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-devel #alpine-devel]
: For disussion of Alpine Linux development and developer support.
;[irc://irc.freenode.net/alpine-offtopic #alpine-offtopic]
: For general chitchat.

Feel free to join and chat! Please be patient when asking questions, it may take a while for someone to answer.

== New to IRC? ==

If you are new to IRC and would like to try it out in your browser, see [http://webchat.freenode.net/ freenode Web IRC]. Make sure you specify one of the above channels when you connect.

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IRC/Tutorial Wikipedia's IRC tutorial].

== Clients ==

There are several free IRC clients available:

* [https://irssi.org/ Irssi]
* [https://weechat.org/ WeeChat]
* [https://hexchat.github.io/ HexChat]
* [http://www.eterna.com.au/ircii/ ircII]
* [https://pidgin.im/ Pidgin]

Also see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_clients Wikipedia's comparison of IRC clients].