Support Troubleshooting Updated 2026-06-29

How to remove a broken saved channel

If ZNC keeps trying to join a channel that fails, remove the saved channel from the current network context.

List saved channels:

/msg *status ListChans

Remove a channel:

/msg *status DelChan #channel

Then reconnect if needed:

/msg *status Disconnect
/msg *status Connect

or:

/msg *status Jump

Be careful with network context

These commands apply to the current ZNC network context. Make sure your client is connected to the right username/Network context before deleting saved channels.

Why removal helps

If a channel is invite-only, banned, registered-only, or no longer exists, ZNC may repeatedly fail to join it. Removing it stops the repeated attempts.

When not to remove it

Do not remove a channel if you only need a temporary reconnect, NickServ login, or invite. Fix the actual reason first if you still want the channel.

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