- GitHub stars
- 2,128
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last commit
- 2 October 2026
- Runs on
- C++, Debian packages
Commits per month, last 12 months
164 commits
How to self-host ZNC
ZNC runs on C++ and Debian packages. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is ZNC free?
Yes. ZNC is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host ZNC?
Yes. ZNC runs on C++ and Debian packages. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is ZNC still maintained?
The last change to ZNC's code was on 2 October 2026, with 164 commits in the last 12 months.
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