diff --git a/README b/README
index c6172524d7..008e996f5f 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Buildroot comes with a basic configuration for a number of boards. Run
Please feed suggestions, bug reports, insults, and bribes back to the
buildroot mailing list: buildroot@buildroot.org
-You can also find us on #buildroot on Freenode IRC.
+You can also find us on #buildroot on OFTC IRC.
If you would like to contribute patches, please read
https://buildroot.org/manual.html#submitting-patches
diff --git a/docs/manual/resources.txt b/docs/manual/resources.txt
index 69bfff8f2b..374cdef94e 100644
--- a/docs/manual/resources.txt
+++ b/docs/manual/resources.txt
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ there is a good chance someone else has asked the same question before.
IRC::
+
-The Buildroot IRC channel irc://freenode.net/#buildroot[#buildroot] is
-hosted on http://webchat.freenode.net[Freenode]. It is a useful place to
+The Buildroot IRC channel irc://irc.oftc.net/#buildroot[#buildroot] is
+hosted on https://www.oftc.net/WebChat/[OFTC]. It is a useful place to
ask quick questions or discuss on certain topics.
+
When asking for help on IRC, share relevant logs or pieces of code
diff --git a/docs/website/support.html b/docs/website/support.html
index 6c602b42d2..eef969d461 100644
--- a/docs/website/support.html
+++ b/docs/website/support.html
@@ -19,15 +19,15 @@
The Buildroot IRC channel is - #buildroot, hosted on Freenode. If you do not have an IRC client, you can - use the Freenode web interface. +
The Buildroot IRC channel is + #buildroot, hosted on OFTC. If you do not have an IRC client, you can + use the OFTC web interface. When asking for help on IRC, share relevant logs or pieces of code using a code sharing website.
-Note that due to excessive spamming on Freenode, the channel can only be +
Note that due to excessive spamming on IRC, the channel can only be
joined if you are a registered user with
- Freenode nickserv
+ OFTC NickServ
service. Follow the instructions to register as a user with a password,
and then join the #buildroot
channel.