Guides

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• mIRC Setup Guide

Installation and basic configuration.

• HexChat Setup Guide

Connecting and securing HexChat.

• WeeChat Setup Guide

Terminal-based IRC client basics.

• 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.

• 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.