# Failed to connect to erc-tls with sasl connection

**URL:** <https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/failed-to-connect-to-erc-tls-with-sasl-connection/823>\
**Category:** Emacs\
**Created:** [June 28, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/failed-to-connect-to-erc-tls-with-sasl-connection/823 "2024-06-28T02:47:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![shiru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8491ac/32.png) [@shiru](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/shiru)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/failed-to-connect-to-erc-tls-with-sasl-connection/823/1 "2024-06-28T02:47:03Z")

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Hello guys,

i am using vanilla emacs and I am fighting to make erc works with sasl connection.  
As I want to connect to the Libera server, I checked [this page](https://libera.chat/guides/sasl) but still failed to connect.  
Can someone can help me solve this, please?

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**Author:** ![dgr](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.systemcrafters.net/dgr/32/394_2.png) [@dgr](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/dgr)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2024, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/failed-to-connect-to-erc-tls-with-sasl-connection/823/2 "2024-06-28T09:08:40Z")

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Did you have a look at my last try?

> [@The perfect erc setup for System Crafters](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/the-perfect-erc-setup-for-system-crafters/532/6):
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> I’ve been investigating improving my own ERC configuration for Emacs, I’ve made several enhancements aimed at improving functionality, readability, and maintainability. When I saw your post, I looked at your configuration and my own and have come up with a merged configuration. Below, you’ll find an updated configuration snippet with explanations for the changes. Functional Enhancements Enhanced URL Browsing: Improved URL detection and handling in my/erc-browse-last-url for a more reliable b…

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**Author:** ![wxie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ee59a6/32.png) [@wxie](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/u/wxie)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/failed-to-connect-to-erc-tls-with-sasl-connection/823/3 "2024-06-28T13:40:16Z")

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Alternatively, you can try this link  
[https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/ErcSASL](https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/ErcSASL)  
It works for me with a little twist in my .ercrc.el  
Good luck.