diff --git a/wiki/source/irc.md b/wiki/source/irc.md
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@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ server. try launching [tmux](tmux.html), [byobu](https://superuser.com/a/423397)
  or [screen](screen.html) to keep your chat session running.
 
 other clients like irssi are available as well! just connect to localhost on
-port 6667 and `/join #club`.
+port 6667 and `/join #club`. If your client defaults to enabling TLS, you'll need to specify that it shouldn't use TLS.
 
 feel free to use Newnet's [webchat](https://web.newnet.net/?join=club) if
 you prefer.