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Nero at 12:59, 15 April 2026

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Nero at 12:55, 15 April 2026

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	<li>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</li>		<li>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>
			<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">Channels that originate on HybridIRC cannot be linked via PyLink, even if you have founder privileges there. Only channels that belong to your own network may be linked.</p>
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Nero at 15:13, 4 July 2025

2025-07-04T15:13:12Z

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	<h1 style="font-size: 3em; font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;">Linking with PyLink</h1>		<h1 style="font-size: 3em; font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;">Linking with PyLink</h1>
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	~~<p style="background: #ffdddd; border: 1px solid #dd0000; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em;">~~
	~~🚫 Please note: HybridIRC no longer offers PyLink or linking services. The information below is for archival purposes only.~~
	~~</p>~~

	<div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, #ffffff); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); margin-top: 20px;">		<div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, #ffffff); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); margin-top: 20px;">
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	~~<s>~~PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC runs its own PyLink service and supports linking both networks and individual channels. If you're interested in linking, reach out to us!~~</s>~~		PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC runs its own PyLink service and supports linking both networks and individual channels. If you're interested in linking, reach out to us!
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	<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>		<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li~~><s~~>You must be the founder of the channel on the network.~~</s>~~</li>		<li>You must be the founder of the channel on the network.</li>
	<li~~><s~~>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.~~</s>~~</li>		<li>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.</li>
	<li~~><s~~>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.~~</s>~~</li>		<li>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	<h3>🌐 Network (Hardlink) Linking</h3>		<h3>🌐 Network (Hardlink) Linking</h3>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li~~><s~~>Your IRCd must support PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).~~</s>~~</li>		<li>Your IRCd must support PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).</li>
	<li~~><s~~>HybridIRC must set up the link request via the server, similar to how two servers are linked in InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd, etc.~~</s>~~</li>		<li>HybridIRC must set up the link request via the server, similar to how two servers are linked in InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd, etc.</li>
	<li~~><s~~>You must have administrative access to your server.~~</s>~~</li>		<li>You must have administrative access to your server.</li>
	<li~~><s~~>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.~~</s>~~</li>		<li>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	</div>		</div>
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	~~<s>~~If you're interested in linking your channel or server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:~~</s>~~		If you're interested in linking your channel or server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:
	</p>		</p>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li~~><s~~>Your IRC network name~~</s>~~</li>		<li>Your IRC network name</li>
	<li~~><s~~>Server software (IRCd) and version~~</s>~~</li>		<li>Server software (IRCd) and version</li>
	<li~~><s~~>Type of link (channel link or full network hardlink)~~</s>~~</li>		<li>Type of link (channel link or full network hardlink)</li>
	<li~~><s~~>For channel links: Channel name and proof of founder status~~</s>~~</li>		<li>For channel links: Channel name and proof of founder status</li>
	<li~~><s~~>For hardlinks: Administrative access verification~~</s>~~</li>		<li>For hardlinks: Administrative access verification</li>
	<li~~><s~~>Reason for linking to HybridIRC~~</s>~~</li>		<li>Reason for linking to HybridIRC</li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;"~~><s~~>Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.~~</s>~~</p>		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.</p>
	</div>		</div>

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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	~~<s>~~Setting up PyLink involves configuring both your IRCd and PyLink itself. You can find official PyLink documentation here: <b>[https://github.com/jlu5/PyLink PyLink GitHub]</b>. If your application is approved, we will provide you with additional HybridIRC-specific connection details.~~</s>~~		Setting up PyLink involves configuring both your IRCd and PyLink itself. You can find official PyLink documentation here: <b>[https://github.com/jlu5/PyLink PyLink GitHub]</b>. If your application is approved, we will provide you with additional HybridIRC-specific connection details.
	</p>		</p>
	</div>		</div>
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	~~<s>~~If you have questions about linking, feel free to join our <b>[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help channel]</b>. Our volunteers will do their best to assist, but response times may vary. Thank you for your patience!~~</s>~~		If you have questions about linking, feel free to join our <b>[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help channel]</b>. Our volunteers will do their best to assist, but response times may vary. Thank you for your patience!
	</p>		</p>
	</div>		</div>

	<div style="text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4facfe, #8a2be2); color: white; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);">		<div style="text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4facfe, #8a2be2); color: white; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);">
	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;"~~><s~~>Thank you for choosing HybridIRC for your linking needs!~~</s>~~</p>		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;">Thank you for choosing HybridIRC for your linking needs!</p>
	</div>		</div>
	</div>		</div>

Nero at 14:05, 4 July 2025

2025-07-04T14:05:02Z

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	<h1 style="font-size: 3em; font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;">Linking with PyLink</h1>		<h1 style="font-size: 3em; font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;">Linking with PyLink</h1>
	</div>		</div>
			<p style="background: #ffdddd; border: 1px solid #dd0000; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em;">
			🚫 Please note: HybridIRC no longer offers PyLink or linking services. The information below is for archival purposes only.
			</p>

	<div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, #ffffff); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); margin-top: 20px;">		<div style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9f9f9, #ffffff); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); margin-top: 20px;">
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC runs its own PyLink service and supports linking both networks and individual channels. If you're interested in linking, reach out to us!		<s>PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC runs its own PyLink service and supports linking both networks and individual channels. If you're interested in linking, reach out to us!</s>
	</p>		</p>
	</div>		</div>
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	<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>		<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li>You must be the founder of the channel on the network.</li>		<li><s>You must be the founder of the channel on the network.</s></li>
	<li>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.</li>		<li><s>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.</s></li>
	<li>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.</li>		<li><s>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.</s></li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	<h3>🌐 Network (Hardlink) Linking</h3>		<h3>🌐 Network (Hardlink) Linking</h3>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li>Your IRCd must support PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).</li>		<li><s>Your IRCd must support PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).</s></li>
	<li>HybridIRC must set up the link request via the server, similar to how two servers are linked in InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd, etc.</li>		<li><s>HybridIRC must set up the link request via the server, similar to how two servers are linked in InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd, etc.</s></li>
	<li>You must have administrative access to your server.</li>		<li><s>You must have administrative access to your server.</s></li>
	<li>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</li>		<li><s>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</s></li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	</div>		</div>
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	If you're interested in linking your channel or server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:		<s>If you're interested in linking your channel or server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:</s>
	</p>		</p>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li>Your IRC network name</li>		<li><s>Your IRC network name</s></li>
	<li>Server software (IRCd) and version</li>		<li><s>Server software (IRCd) and version</s></li>
	<li>Type of link (channel link or full network hardlink)</li>		<li><s>Type of link (channel link or full network hardlink)</s></li>
	<li>For channel links: Channel name and proof of founder status</li>		<li><s>For channel links: Channel name and proof of founder status</s></li>
	<li>For hardlinks: Administrative access verification</li>		<li><s>For hardlinks: Administrative access verification</s></li>
	<li>Reason for linking to HybridIRC</li>		<li><s>Reason for linking to HybridIRC</s></li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.</p>		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;"><s>Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.</s></p>
	</div>		</div>

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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	Setting up PyLink involves configuring both your IRCd and PyLink itself. You can find official PyLink documentation here: <b>[https://github.com/jlu5/PyLink PyLink GitHub]</b>. If your application is approved, we will provide you with additional HybridIRC-specific connection details.		<s>Setting up PyLink involves configuring both your IRCd and PyLink itself. You can find official PyLink documentation here: <b>[https://github.com/jlu5/PyLink PyLink GitHub]</b>. If your application is approved, we will provide you with additional HybridIRC-specific connection details.</s>
	</p>		</p>
	</div>		</div>
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	If you have questions about linking, feel free to join our <b>[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help channel]</b>. Our volunteers will do their best to assist, but response times may vary. Thank you for your patience!		<s>If you have questions about linking, feel free to join our <b>[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help channel]</b>. Our volunteers will do their best to assist, but response times may vary. Thank you for your patience!</s>
	</p>		</p>
	</div>		</div>

	<div style="text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4facfe, #8a2be2); color: white; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);">		<div style="text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4facfe, #8a2be2); color: white; padding: 15px; margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);">
	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;">Thank you for choosing HybridIRC for your linking needs!</p>		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;"><s>Thank you for choosing HybridIRC for your linking needs!</s></p>
	</div>		</div>
	</div>		</div>

Nero at 23:18, 12 March 2025

2025-03-12T23:18:28Z

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	<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>		<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li>You must be the founder of the channel on ~~your~~ network.</li>		<li>You must be the founder of the channel on the network.</li>
	<li>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.</li>		<li>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.</li>
	<li>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.</li>		<li>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.</li>

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Nero at 22:06, 12 March 2025

2025-03-12T22:06:38Z

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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC supports linking ~~via PyLink, enabling smooth communication between servers while maintaining stability~~ and ~~security~~.		PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC runs its own PyLink service and supports linking both networks and individual channels. If you're interested in linking, reach out to us!
	</p>		</p>
	</div>		</div>

	<h2>📜 ~~Requirements for~~ Linking</h2>		<h2>📜 Linking Rules</h2>
	<div style="background: #ecf0f1; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);">		<div style="background: #ecf0f1; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);">
			<h3>🔗 Channel Linking</h3>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li>Your IRCd must ~~be compatible with~~ PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).</li>		<li>You must be the founder of the channel on your network.</li>
			<li>The channel must not already be registered on HybridIRC, OR you must obtain permission from the HybridIRC channel founder.</li>
			<li>All linked channels must follow HybridIRC’s policies.</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>🌐 Network (Hardlink) Linking</h3>
			<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
			<li>Your IRCd must support PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).</li>
			<li>HybridIRC must set up the link request via the server, similar to how two servers are linked in InspIRCd, UnrealIRCd, etc.</li>
	<li>You must have administrative access to your server.</li>		<li>You must have administrative access to your server.</li>
	<li>~~Servers~~ should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies~~.</li>~~		<li>Your network should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</li>
	~~<li>Basic knowledge of IRC server configuration is recommended~~.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	</div>		</div>
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	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">
	If you're interested in linking your server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:		If you're interested in linking your channel or server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:
	</p>		</p>
	<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 1em;">
	<li>Your IRC network name</li>		<li>Your IRC network name</li>
	<li>Server software (IRCd) and version</li>		<li>Server software (IRCd) and version</li>
	<li>~~Why you want to~~ link ~~to HybridIRC~~</li>		<li>Type of link (channel link or full network hardlink)</li>
	<li>~~Any relevant experience with PyLink or IRC server management~~</li>		<li>For channel links: Channel name and proof of founder status</li>
			<li>For hardlinks: Administrative access verification</li>
			<li>Reason for linking to HybridIRC</li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.</p>		<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.</p>

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Linking with PyLink

🔗 What is PyLink?

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<h2>🔗 What is PyLink?</h2>
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PyLink is a powerful and flexible services package that allows multiple IRC servers or networks to be linked together securely. HybridIRC supports linking via PyLink, enabling smooth communication between servers while maintaining stability and security.
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<h2>📜 Requirements for Linking</h2>
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<li>Your IRCd must be compatible with PyLink (e.g., UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, Ergo, etc.).</li>
<li>You must have administrative access to your server.</li>
<li>Servers should be stable and adhere to HybridIRC’s policies.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of IRC server configuration is recommended.</li>
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<h2>📧 How to Apply</h2>
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If you're interested in linking your server to HybridIRC using PyLink, send an email to <b>support@hybridirc.com</b> with the following details:
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<li>Your IRC network name</li>
<li>Server software (IRCd) and version</li>
<li>Why you want to link to HybridIRC</li>
<li>Any relevant experience with PyLink or IRC server management</li>
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<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.1em;">Once reviewed, our team will get back to you with the next steps.</p>
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<h2>⚙️ Configuration Guide</h2>
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Setting up PyLink involves configuring both your IRCd and PyLink itself. You can find official PyLink documentation here: <b>[https://github.com/jlu5/PyLink PyLink GitHub]</b>. If your application is approved, we will provide you with additional HybridIRC-specific connection details.
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<h2>🛠️ Need Help?</h2>
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If you have questions about linking, feel free to join our <b>[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help channel]</b>. Our volunteers will do their best to assist, but response times may vary. Thank you for your patience!
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<p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;">Thank you for choosing HybridIRC for your linking needs!</p>
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