diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 126086c99..54da667dc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ We also have a good **FAQ**: https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/FAQ
 * https://www.unrealircd.org - Our main website
 * https://forums.unrealircd.org - Support
 * https://bugs.unrealircd.org - Bug tracker
-* irc://irc.unrealircd.org/unreal-support - IRC support
+* ircs://irc.unrealircd.org:6697/unreal-support - IRC support
diff --git a/doc/conf/examples/example.conf b/doc/conf/examples/example.conf
index 4cba3151a..dcbb32fc1 100644
--- a/doc/conf/examples/example.conf
+++ b/doc/conf/examples/example.conf
@@ -436,6 +436,6 @@ set {
  * 2) https://www.unrealircd.org/docs/FAQ <- answers 80% of your questions!
  * 3) If you are still having problems then you can get support:
  *    - Forums: https://forums.unrealircd.org/
- *    - IRC: irc.unrealircd.org / #unreal-support
+ *    - IRC: irc.unrealircd.org (SSL on port 6697) / #unreal-support
  *    Note that we require you to read the documentation and FAQ first!
  */