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 * Fork us on [GitHub](https://github.com/mendersoftware)
 * Create an issue in the [bugtracker](https://tracker.mender.io/projects/MEN)
 * Email us at [contact@mender.io](mailto:contact@mender.io)
-* Connect to the [#mender IRC channel on Freenode](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=mender)
+* Connect to the [#mender IRC channel on Libera](https://web.libera.chat/?#mender)
 
 
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