====== Guides ======

This section provides step-by-step guides to help users get started and effectively use the PinoyIRC Network.

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===== Getting Started =====

  * **How to Connect to PinoyIRC**
    Learn how to connect using popular IRC clients and WebChat.
  * **Registering Your Nickname**
    Step-by-step guide to registering and identifying with NickServ.
  * **Basic IRC Commands**
    Essential commands every user should know.

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===== Account & Security Guides =====

  * **NickServ Guide**
    How to register, identify, and secure your nickname.
  * **Password & Security Tips**
    Best practices for protecting your account.
  * **Using SSL Connections**
    How to connect securely using SSL/TLS.

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===== Channel Owner Guides =====

  * **Registering a Channel**
    How to register a channel with ChanServ.
  * **Managing Channel Access**
    Adding SOP, AOP, VOP, and managing permissions.
  * **Channel Security Setup**
    Protecting your channel from takeovers and abuse.
  * **Channel Modes Explained**
    Understanding common channel modes and settings.

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===== Bot & Automation Guides =====

  * **Running Bots on PinoyIRC**
    Network rules and best practices for bots.
  * **Common Bot Commands**
    Useful commands for service and utility bots.
  * **Game Bots Guide**
    Using Trivia, IdleRPG, and entertainment bots.

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===== Client Guides =====

  * **mIRC Setup Guide**
    Installation and basic configuration.
  * **HexChat Setup Guide**
    Connecting and securing HexChat.
  * **WeeChat Setup Guide**
    Terminal-based IRC client basics.

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===== Advanced Guides =====

  * **Channel Recovery Guide**
    What to do if you lose channel access.
  * **Nickname Recovery Guide**
    Recovering a compromised nickname.
  * **IPv6 Connection Guide**
    Connecting using IPv6.
  * **Proxy & BNC Usage**
    Rules and configuration tips.

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===== Help & Troubleshooting =====

  * **Common Connection Problems**
    Fixing “Cannot connect” and SSL errors.
  * **Service Command Errors**
    Understanding NickServ and ChanServ errors.
  * **When to Contact IRC Operators**
    How and when to request staff assistance.