====== NickServ Command Reference ======

NickServ allows users to register and protect their nicknames on the PinoyIRC Network.

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

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===== REGISTER =====

Registers your current nickname.

  /msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email>

Notes:
  * Password must be kept secret
  * Email is used for verification and recovery

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===== IDENTIFY =====

Identifies yourself to NickServ after connecting.

  /msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password>
  /msg NickServ IDENTIFY <nick> <password>

Tip:
  * You must identify to access registered nickname privileges

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===== LOGOUT =====

Logs you out from NickServ.

  /msg NickServ LOGOUT

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===== INFO =====

Displays information about a nickname.

  /msg NickServ INFO <nick>

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===== SET =====

Changes nickname settings.

Syntax:
  /msg NickServ SET <option> <value>

Available options:

; **PASSWORD**
: Change your nickname password  
  /msg NickServ SET PASSWORD <newpassword>

; **EMAIL**
: Change your registered email address  
  /msg NickServ SET EMAIL <email>

; **HIDE**
: Hide certain information  
  /msg NickServ SET HIDE EMAIL ON|OFF  
  /msg NickServ SET HIDE STATUS ON|OFF

; **KILL**
: Protect your nickname from being used by others  
  /msg NickServ SET KILL ON|OFF

; **SECURE**
: Requires identification before nick can be used  
  /msg NickServ SET SECURE ON|OFF

; **AUTOOP**
: Automatically op yourself when identified  
  /msg NickServ SET AUTOOP ON|OFF

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===== RECOVER =====

Disconnects a user who is using your nickname.

  /msg NickServ RECOVER <nick> <password>

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===== RELEASE =====

Releases your nickname after RECOVER.

  /msg NickServ RELEASE <nick> <password>

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===== DROP =====

Deletes your registered nickname.

  /msg NickServ DROP <nick> <password>

Warning:
  * This action is permanent and cannot be undone

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===== GROUP =====

Groups your current nickname to your main nickname.

  /msg NickServ GROUP

Ungroup a nickname:
  /msg NickServ UNGROUP <nick>

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===== LIST =====

Lists nicknames matching a pattern (operator-only on most networks).

  /msg NickServ LIST <pattern>

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===== STATUS =====

Checks whether a nickname is identified.

  /msg NickServ STATUS <nick>

Status codes:
  * 0 – Not registered
  * 1 – Registered, not identified
  * 2 – Identified
  * 3 – Recognized (secure off)

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===== CERT =====

Manages SSL certificate-based authentication.

; **ADD**
: Adds a certificate fingerprint  
  /msg NickServ CERT ADD <fingerprint>

; **DEL**
: Deletes a certificate  
  /msg NickServ CERT DEL <fingerprint>

; **LIST**
: Lists certificates  
  /msg NickServ CERT LIST

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===== HELP =====

Displays NickServ help information.

  /msg NickServ HELP
  /msg NickServ HELP <command>

Example:
  /msg NickServ HELP REGISTER

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

  * Always use a strong password
  * Register a valid email address
  * Identify immediately after connecting
  * Enable KILL and SECURE for protection
  * Do not share your password

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===== NOTES =====

  * Commands and availability may depend on network configuration
  * Some commands may be restricted to IRC Operators
  * Contact IRC Operators if you need account assistance
  * Join #Help - general help channel