What “Software caused connection abort” means

Software caused connection abort is a generic client-side disconnect message. In Eggy BNC setup, a common cause is using the wrong SSL/TLS setting.

Most common Eggy BNC cause

Using plain 5000 instead of secure +5000 can trigger abort-style errors.

Correct:

/server -m bnc.eggy.net +5000 username/Network:password

Wrong:

/server -m bnc.eggy.net 5000 username/Network:password

If your client uses a checkbox, enable SSL/TLS and use port 5000.

Other causes

The message can also happen because of local firewall software, antivirus interception, unstable network, client bugs, or server-side disconnects.

What to do

First verify the plus sign or SSL checkbox. Then confirm the password format and exact network label. If it still happens, open a ticket with your IRC client name and the full error text.