Welcome to the irc.2600.net #help FAQ Here is a short guide outlining some of the most common questions from new IRC users. To find out more about any of the commands listed here type: /msg nickserv help /msg hostserv help Registering a nickname: Make sure the nick you want to use isn't registered by anyone else. Ensure you create a strong password and store it safely. Your password can be any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Please use your valid e-mail address to verify your registration. To register a nickname, follow these steps: 1 - Check your nickname is available to register: You may use the following command to check: /msg NickServ info nickname 2 - Register your nickname: Issue the registration command: /msg NickServ register your_password your_email 2a - Incorrect E-mail address: If you have entered the wrong e-mail address or if you've made a mistake while typing it, you can cancel your registration and try again. To cancel your registration, use the DROP-command: /msg NickServ drop nickname password 3 - Verify your e-mail address: Verify the registration by following the link sent to your e-mail address. 4 - Log in/Identify your nickname: After you have registered your nickname with NickServ, you will have to log in (or 'identify') each time you connect to IRC. To identify, simply type the following in the IRC client: /msg NickServ identify your_password Requesting a vhost: A VHost is a virtual host used for masking your proper IP or hostname. 2600.net offers users free custom vhosts which work through your NickServ account and will only be active/visible after authing to your account on IRC. To request a vhost for your account first authenticate with nickserv (See No.4 above) then issue the following command: /msg HostServ REQUEST your.desired.vhost Once your application has been received, provided your nickname has been registered one of our staff members will activate or decline your selected vhost. You will receive a memo advising you of acceptance or denial of your request. Further reading: While every effort is made to maintain a safe online experience for everyone, it's important to take measures to protect yourself. Here are some steps you can follow: Set user modes (umodes): Use umodes to prevent unwanted messages. /mode your_nickname +g - Server-side Ignore /ACCEPT nickname - Adds the nick of a user to your server-side ignore whitelist. /mode your_nickname +R - Prevent unregistered nicknames from private messaging you. /mode your_nickname +D - Prevent anyone from private messaging you. /mode your_nickname +c - Block messages and notices from users outside your shared channels. /mode your_nickname +V - Blocks all INVITEs from other users. /mode your_nickname +z - Prevents messages from being sent to or received from a user that is not connected using TLS (SSL). Syntax: /mode your_nickname +Rc - Prevent unregistered nicknames from private messaging you and block messages from users outside your shared channels. Ignore users: Utilize the ignore feature to completely ignore a user. /ignore nickname - Ignore all messages from the specified user. /silence nickname - Silence all messages and notifications from the specified user. Thank you for choosing to use the 2600 IRC Network. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you have any problems please ask for help in the #help channel. 2600.net Staff