diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 903e4459f..d6eb63c1e 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -13,11 +13,10 @@ bug fixes are most welcome. However even "minor" details as fixing spelling
 errors, improving documentation or pointing out usability issues are a great
 help also.
 
-
 The restic project uses the GitHub infrastructure (see the
 [project page](https://github.com/restic/restic)) for all related discussions
 as well as the [forum](https://forum.restic.net/) and the `#restic` channel
-on [irc.freenode.net](https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/irc.freenode.net/restic).
+on [irc.libera.chat](https://kiwiirc.com/nextclient/#ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/#restic).
 
 If you want to find an area that currently needs improving have a look at the
 open issues listed at the