Sep 22, 2024, 7:00 PM AEST (Updated) (Delayed)
The Main Hub will experience a temporary outage this evening between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM AEST. During this period, users are advised to connect to an alternative server at Valkyrie.us.unifiedchat.net, using port 6667 or 6697 for SSL.
This scheduled downtime is necessary as the network undergoes a critical change in DDoS protection carriers. The current provider has been causing instability and frequent disconnection issues, prompting the need for a complete network reconfiguration. Additionally, the team will be updating the Reverse DNS (RDNS) settings for all connections and removing outdated configurations.
At this time, no specific ETA has been provided for when the Main Hub will be back online. The team aims to restore services as quickly as possible, with hopes of resuming full functionality by tonight.
Services Impacted:
IRC Services
IRC RSS Feeds (World News, Anime News, Earthquake Live Announcements)
IRC Network Relay
ZNC/Bouncer Connections
Uptime Statistics Recorder
“We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work hard to bring everything back online as soon as possible,” said Storm, a staff member overseeing the process.
Users can expect updates as the maintenance progresses. Stay tuned for further announcements.