IRC Guide (Courtesy of Nate)

Eebit · Eebit, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:23 AM

The Kakuzato said:
So, with the recent addition of an IRC chat to ZEJ, I figured I would post this here so people don't start using the horrors that are Mibbit.

Table of Contents:
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Chatzilla IRC

Getting the program
Chatzilla is an add-on for Mozilla Firefox that can be found here. Just do what you normally do for add-ons, and to start it up, it'll be Tools > Chatzilla.

Connecting to a Server/Channel:
The first step in Chatzilla is to set up a nick. Just click on the button to the left of the textbar, then click on "Change Nick." It is indeed that simple.

Anyway, now to connect to a server. I will be using ZEJ's IRC as an example for everything following, so if you want to go somehwere else, make sure you know everything about where the channel is located!

Now, to actually get started. First, in the textbox, you will need to type out the following command:
Code:
/attach (server name)

Example using ZEJ:

/attach irc.badnik.net
Congratulations, you are now in the server, but you can't chat yet. In order to chat, you have to go to a channel. Channel names are preceded by the pound(#) sign, and never include spaces. In order to connect to a channel once in a server, use the following command:
Code:
/join #(Channel name)

Example using ZEJ:

/join #ZEJ
Congratulations, you may now chat all you want!

Setting up Auto-Connections:

Setting up auto-connections in Chatzilla is very easy, and definitely comes in hand if you have bad memory like yours truly. To set them up, you must first establish connection with a(some) room(s). Once that is done, simply right click on any of the tabs, and click "Open this tab on startup")

And that's it. Congratulations, you now have at least one chat that opens when you start up Chatzilla.

Registering and Identifying/Authenticating your nick:

In IRC, one very important feature is the ability to register your nick, which tells other people that try to use it that the nick is registered, and they must enter the password. It also prevents them from getting any sort of authority in chats with your nick, etc. To register your nick, make sure you are connected to at least a server, and type in the following command:
Code:
/nickserv register [password] [email]

Using a random example:

/nickserv register thisisapassword email@host.com
(Note that neither of these are real, so you can try to use them in identifying(seen below), but they won't work unless you register them as such, which is just plain idiotic)

now that you have registered your nick, you must identify/authenticate yourself with each visit to the server, done by using the following code:
Code:
/nickserv identify [password]

Using the previous example:

/nickserv identify thisisapassword
And that's all there is to the simple part of registering and identifying your nick.

Auto-Identifying your nick:
Auto-identifying your nick, while not as easy as auto-joining servers/channels, is really easy in Chatzilla. First of all, you are going to have to go into preferences(Chatzilla > Preferences...), and click on the SERVER(not channel!) that you want your nick to be auto-identified on. The next step is to go to the "lists" tab in the area that popped up when you clicked on the server. There, you will see a few textboxes. Near the first one is a button that says "add". Click it, and insert the following code:
Code:
nickserv identify [password]

Example:

nickserv identify thisisapassword
and with that, you're done. Congratulations, your nick is now auto-identified on the server you chose! lather, rinse, and repeat for other servers.
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Eebit · Eebit, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:23 AM

The Kakuzato said:
IceChat 7:
(Credit to kevin lololol)

Getting your hands on IceChat

Visit http://www.icechat.net/ and look for a link similar to "Downloads", download the EXE and run, IceChat will then install itself.

Connecting to Servers and Channels

Connecting to servers and channels with IceChat is very easy, and only requires one command for each. In this example, I will use Acanthite's server and channel.

Server Connections

This section will explain how to connect to a server, in this case, Acanthite's server, which is "sudo.kbfail.net".
Once you have IceChat open, type this into the message box:
Code:
/server sudo.kbfail.net
That's it! There's no need for ports because IceChat finds the connection port automatically.

Joining Channels

Equally as simple as connecting to servers, there's joining channels. However, unlike ChatZilla, you do NOT need to type the pound symbol (#) -- IceChat assumes it is there based on the server's CHANTYPE setting.
Here is how to join a channel, using Acanthite as an example:
Code:
/join acanthite
Obviously if you want to connect to different servers or channels, you would substitute the information given here with your own.

Auto-connecting to Servers and Channels

Servers

To auto-connect to servers, make sure you're connected to one first, then open the Server Editor (toolbar button that looks like a globe with a computer in front of it), and in the list of sections, click Startup. Whst you do after that is tick "Auto-connect on IceChat Startup". Just hit save and you're done!

Channels

Autojoining a channel works similarly to auto-connecting to a server. To set up an auto-join, open the Server Editor, click Auto-Join List. then look above the list for a textbox, and type the name of the channel you wish to autojoin in there, click the add button and save. You're done!

Auto-Identification and Registering

Registering

In IRC, one very important feature is the ability to register your nick, which tells other people that try to use it that the nick is registered, and they must enter the password. It also prevents them from getting any sort of authority in chats with your nick, etc. To register your nick, make sure you are connected to at least a server, and type in the following command:
Code:
/nickserv register [password] [email]

Using a random example:

/nickserv register thisisapassword email@host.com
(Note that neither of these are real, so you can try to use them in identifying(seen below), but they won't work unless you register them as such, which is just plain idiotic)

(thank you, Nate!)

Auto-Identification

To auto-identify, first you need to know how to identify. This is explained below:

In the textbox at the bottom of the main window, type:
Code:
/nickserv identify [password]
Replacing [password] with the registered password for your nick.

Now, on to auto-identifying, which is accomplished by opening the Server Editor, clicking on AutoPerform, ticking "Enable AutoPerform List" and typing something like (using Acanthite Chat as an example again):
Code:
/nickserv identify [password]
Into the textarea, replacing the example information with your own registered one and hitting Save.
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Eebit · Eebit, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:23 AM

The Kakuzato said:
Default Opera IRC:

Getting the Program
It comes with the Opera browser. If you can't get this far, then you have no hope with Opera.

Connecting to a Server/Channel:
The first thing you want to do is to connect to a server. Connecting to a server is decidedly harder with Opera IRC than with Chatzilla. First, you must hit the Menu button, go down to "Chat", then click on "List Rooms." Once the window has popped up, you will notice that it already has the server "irc.badnik.net," which is good if you want to connect to a room on that server. Unfortunately, there are many IRC servers, so to connect to a different one, click on the "Account" button, then the "new account" button.

In the new window that pops up, do anything you want for the first two times, but the third time, you'll want to change the thing in the textbox to the server you want to connect to.

Using Acanthite as an example:
Code:
sudo.kbfail.net
And now you are connected to a server.

Connecting with a channel is much simpler and easier. To do so, click on the menu for Opera again, and go down to chat. This time, however, you will want to click on the "join chat" option. In the window that comes up, you will want to make sure that it is going to connect with the correct server. To maker sure, simply click on the down arrow there and click the server you want in the following drop-down menu. Then, type out the name of the channel you want to connect to. In Acanthite's case, this would be #Acanthite.

"Autoconnecting" to channels:
There is no true way to autoconnect to channels with Opera IRC. However, autoconnection can be emulated by pinning the IRC tab that you wish to autoconnect to, and connect to it manually when it comes up. Sorry, but this is the only way.

Registering and Identifying your nick:
Registering and identifying your nick is done the same exact way as Chatzilla. Same commands and everything. The only thing is, is that there is no way to auto-identify.
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Gist · Gist, Dec 16, 2013 at 7:27 PM

~ NickServ FAQ ~

Before getting frustrated with technology and wanting to throw your computer against the wall, make sure that you consult this document. You might find that your problem can be solved easier than you thought possible!

~ List of Notable Commands ~

HELP

Syntax: /msg NickServ help or /ns help in some clients.

"NickServ allows you to "register" a nickname and prevent others from using it. The following commands allow for registration and maintenance of nicknames; to use them, type /msg NickServ command. For more information on a specific command, type /msg NickServ HELP command."

When performed corrcetly, you should receive a notice or a message from NickServ containing all of the NickServ commands available to you, some of which I'll explain below.

REGISTER

Syntax: /msg NickServ register [password ] or /ns register [password [email]]

Additional parameters: [list][*]Password - required chosen password you must enter to identify to your nick of choice
[*]Email - the email address you choose to tie your account to[/i]

"Registers your nickname in the NickServ database. Once your nick is registered, you can use the SET and ACCESS commands to configure your nick's settings as you like them. Make sure you remember the password you use when registering - you'll need it to make changes to your nick later. (Note that case matters! ANOPE, Anope, and
anope are all different passwords!)

~ Guidelines on choosing passwords:

Passwords should not be easily guessable. For example, using your real name as a password is a bad idea. Using your nickname as a password is a much worse idea and, in fact, NickServ will not allow it. Also, short
passwords are vulnerable to trial-and-error searches, so you should choose a password [b]at least 5 characters long[/b]. Finally, spaces cannot be used in passwords.

The email parameter is optional and will set the email for your nick immediately. However, it may be required on certain networks (like ParadoxIRC). Your privacy is respected; this e-mail won't be given to any third-party person."

In order to register a nickname, the email you provide must be valid so that it's proven you are a real person.

When performed correctly, the system should show you a success message like the following:

Nickname "Nick" has been successfully registered under your account "email@example.com"

From here on out, in order to use that nick, you must identify yourself to services each time you log on to IRC, which will be explained as well.

[b]IDENTIFY[/b]

[i]Syntax: /msg NickServ identify [password] or /ns identify [password]

Additional parameters: Password - the password you chose to register your nickname with.[/i]

"Tells NickServ that you are really the owner of this nick. Many commands require you to authenticate yourself with this command before you use them. The password should be the same one you sent with the REGISTER command."

When performed correctly, NickServ will inform you that you have identified successfully.

If you are to forget the password you set, you must contact an IRC Operator, for user retrieval is not possible.
They may either retrieve the password you set or they may set a new one for you.

Gist · Gist, Feb 9, 2014 at 4:32 PM

~ ChanServ FAQ ~

In addition to NickServ, ParadoxIRC provides a way to maintain your own room, called a 'channel'. When registered with ChanServ your channel will set and allow you to set a variety of modes to control the particular channel, along with many options for adding various levels of moderators for the channel.

~ List of Notable Commands ~

To register a channel with ChanServ you first need to join the channel. Once you are in the channel, make sure you have at least @ (op) status in the channel and that it is not currently registered. You may check to see if a channel is registered by typing:
/msg Chanserv info #CHANNELNAME -- where #CHANNELNAME is in this document, please replace with your own channel name.
This will provide you with information on the channel in your status window.

Providing the channel you are wanting to register does not belong to another user, you are free to register!
/msg Chanserv register #CHANNELNAME PASSWORD DESCRIPTION

You type the above line remembering to replace #CHANNELNAME with the name of the channel you are wanting to register, you will need to change the PASSWORD field to a password that you will remember but will not be easily guessed and DESCRIPTION to a short description of your new channel.

Along with registering a channel you have various options in adding moderators to maintain the channel. You may use the access list which lets you set users at a certain rank by number -- which you may also edit -- or you can use ChanServ's built in, easy to use modes.

SOP - SuperOP basically, they have admin and auto @(op) status and can add/del Akick (auto kick, the added user cannot join the room and will be automatically kick/banned upon entry), can add/del AOPs, and can ban and kick users and change channel modes if mlock is not set (mode lock prevents anyone other than channel owners/founders from changing modes).
/Chanserv SOP #CHANNELNAME add NICK -- you will need to change #CHANNELNAME to your channel and NICK to the user you are wanting to add. To remove an SOP from your room, simply change the ADD to DEL.

AOP - AutoOP and is essentially the same as SOP except for these users cannot add or remove Akicks from channels or add or remove any kind of user access. They can edit channel modes if mlock is not set.
/Chanserv AOP #CHANNELNAME add NICK -- you will need to change #CHANNELNAME to your channel and NICK to the user you are wanting to add. To remove an AOP from your room, simply change the ADD to DEL.

HOP - HalfOps which is essentially what these users are. They can ban and kick users and change channel modes provided mlock is not set. They cannot add or remove akicks.
/Chanserv HOP #CHANNELNAME add NICK -- you will need to change #CHANNELNAME to your channel and NICK to the user you are wanting to add. To remove an HOP from your room, simply change the ADD to DEL.

VOP - VoiceOPs do not have any ban/kick privilages. This mode is basically for when you have a moderated channel (+m -- only voiceop and above can type in the channel), anyone that does not have at least +v (+) cannot speak in the channel if moderated.
/Chanserv VOP #CHANNELNAME add NICK -- you will need to change #CHANNELNAME to your channel and NICK to the user you are wanting to add. To remove an VOP from your room, simply change the ADD to DEL.

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Then there are also a few other things one needs to know how to do as a shiny new channel owner:

First of all, one needs to know how to be able to kick a user from a room.

To kick a user, simply paste this universal syntax into your client:

/kick user #channel reason

The user being the user you wish to kick, the channel being the channel you wish to kick them from, and the reason being why you want to kick them.

Then there are bans.

There are a couple of different types of bans, but the only important ones are +b and +b ~q:.

The main difference between the two are the fact that one entirely bans a user from a room also muting and shunning them (that is ignoring any commands sent to that room) and the other being just a vocal mute, they can't say anything in that channel, but they may leave and go as they please.

To set either of these bans, copy and paste the following universal syntax into your client:

/mode #channel +b *!*@host.here

OR

/mode #channel +b ~q:*!*@host.here

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