====== ChanServ Command Reference ======

ChanServ allows users to register and manage IRC channels on the PinoyIRC Network.

All commands are sent using:
  /msg ChanServ <command> [parameters]

----

===== REGISTER =====

Registers a channel.

  /msg ChanServ REGISTER #channel <password> <description>

Notes:
  * You must be opped in the channel
  * You become the channel Founder

----

===== IDENTIFY =====

Identifies yourself as the channel Founder.

  /msg ChanServ IDENTIFY #channel <password>

----

===== INFO =====

Displays information about a channel.

  /msg ChanServ INFO #channel

----

===== SET =====

Changes channel settings.

Syntax:
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel <option> <value>

Available options:

; **FOUNDER**
: Transfer channel ownership  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel FOUNDER <nick>

; **PASSWORD**
: Change channel password  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel PASSWORD <newpassword>

; **DESC**
: Change channel description  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel DESC <description>

; **URL**
: Set channel website  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel URL <url>

; **EMAIL**
: Set channel contact email  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel EMAIL <email>

; **ENTRYMSG**
: Set message shown on join  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel ENTRYMSG <message>

; **KEEPTOPIC**
: Retain topic when empty  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel KEEPTOPIC ON|OFF

; **OPGUARD**
: Prevent unauthorized ops  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel OPGUARD ON|OFF

; **SECURE**
: Require identification for access  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel SECURE ON|OFF

; **PRIVATE**
: Hide channel from LIST  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel PRIVATE ON|OFF

; **RESTRICTED**
: Only registered users may join  
  /msg ChanServ SET #channel RESTRICTED ON|OFF

----

===== ACCESS =====

Manages channel access lists.

Syntax:
  /msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel <ADD|DEL|LIST> [nick] [level]

Examples:
  /msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel ADD Nick 50
  /msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel DEL Nick
  /msg ChanServ ACCESS #channel LIST

Common access levels:
  * 100 – Founder
  * 50 – SOP (Super Operator)
  * 40 – AOP (Auto Operator)
  * 30 – HOP (Half Operator)
  * 20 – VOP (Voice)
  * 10 – Registered user

----

===== FLAGS =====

Alternative access management using flags (if enabled).

  /msg ChanServ FLAGS #channel <nick> <flags>

Common flags:
  * +q – Founder
  * +a – Admin
  * +o – Operator
  * +h – Half-op
  * +v – Voice
  * +b – Ban access

----

===== AKICK =====

Manages auto-kick / ban list.

Syntax:
  /msg ChanServ AKICK #channel <ADD|DEL|LIST> <nick|mask> [reason]

Example:
  /msg ChanServ AKICK #channel ADD BadUser Spamming

----

===== CLEAR =====

Clears users or modes from a channel.

Syntax:
  /msg ChanServ CLEAR #channel <what>

Options:
  * MODES – Clear channel modes
  * BANS – Clear bans
  * USERS – Kick all users
  * OPS – Remove ops
  * VOICES – Remove voices

----

===== RECOVER =====

Regains control of a channel.

  /msg ChanServ RECOVER #channel

----

===== DROP =====

Deletes a registered channel.

  /msg ChanServ DROP #channel <password>

Warning:
  * This action is permanent and cannot be undone

----

===== LIST =====

Lists registered channels (may be restricted).

  /msg ChanServ LIST <pattern>

----

===== STATUS =====

Shows your access level in a channel.

  /msg ChanServ STATUS #channel <nick>

----

===== HELP =====

Displays ChanServ help.

  /msg ChanServ HELP
  /msg ChanServ HELP <command>

Example:
  /msg ChanServ HELP ACCESS

----

===== BEST PRACTICES =====

  * Register channels with clear purposes
  * Use SECURE and OPGUARD for protection
  * Assign SOP/AOP carefully
  * Keep founder password safe
  * Regularly review access lists

----

===== NOTES =====

  * Command availability may depend on network configuration
  * Some commands require Founder or IRC Operator privileges
  * Contact IRC Operators for channel recovery issues
  * Join #Help - general help channel