bring on more tildes hopefully

docs/ircserver-connections.md

@@ -1,7 +1,22 @@
-### Newnet IRC Network
+# Connecting to IRC
 
-## How to connect
+The endpoint recorded for NewNet in this repo is:
 
-You can connect to irc.newnet.net on port 6697 with ssl
+| Setting | Value |
+| --- | --- |
+| Server | `irc.newnet.net` |
+| TLS port | `6697` |
+| Browser client | <https://web.newnet.net/?join=club> |
 
-irc.newnet.net is a round-robin host that will return any of the available servers.
+Use TLS and keep certificate validation enabled. `irc.newnet.net` is a network
+name that can direct clients to different servers; it is not proof that the
+IRCd runs on the shell host.
+
+For a new community, put your own network/channel choice in the member README,
+MOTD, and client defaults. Check the network's connection and registration
+policy before making hundreds of accounts connect from one host. Do not ship
+member passwords or a privileged bot credential in the skeleton.
+
+See [IRC operations](ircserver.md) for clients, ident, ZNC, and separate network
+hosting. Endpoint details should be rechecked when the operator changes the
+network or connection policy.