diff --git a/docs/drivers/panfrost.rst b/docs/drivers/panfrost.rst
index d5c5a83f025..9e5cec5d822 100644
--- a/docs/drivers/panfrost.rst
+++ b/docs/drivers/panfrost.rst
@@ -50,4 +50,6 @@ For general information on building Mesa, read :doc:`the install documentation
 Chat
 ----
 
-Panfrost developers and users hang out on IRC at ``#panfrost`` on OFTC.
+Panfrost developers and users hang out on IRC at ``#panfrost`` on OFTC. Note
+that registering and authenticating with `NickServ` is required to prevent
+spam. [Join the chat.](https://webchat.oftc.net/?channels=#panfrost)