You can join the OSArch live chat from Matrix or IRC. Both connect to the same community conversation.

Matrix

Matrix is the easiest option if you are new to live chat.

Join OSArch on Matrix

  1. Go to app.element.io.

  2. Create an account or sign in.

  3. Choose “Explore rooms” or “Join room”.

  4. Enter this room address:

    #OSArch:matrix.org

  5. Join the room and say hello.

You can also use any other Matrix app. The room address is always:

#OSArch:matrix.org

IRC

IRC is an older chat system used by many open source communities.

Server:

irc.libera.chat

Channel:

#OSArch

Beginner-friendly IRC options include:

To join from the Libera web chat:

  1. Open web.libera.chat.
  2. Pick a nickname.
  3. Enter #OSArch as the channel.
  4. Connect and say hello.