This section helps resolve common issues encountered when using the PinoyIRC Network.
; Cannot connect to server : Check your internet connection : Verify server address and port : Try an alternate server from the server list : Make sure your firewall allows IRC ports (6667 / 6697)
; Connection timed out : Server may be temporarily unavailable : Try connecting again after a few minutes : Use a different server or SSL port
; Disconnected after connect : You may be using a banned IP or proxy : Contact an IRC Operator for assistance
; SSL certificate error : Ensure your IRC client supports SSL : Update your IRC client to the latest version : Disable invalid or outdated SSL options : Use the correct SSL port (+6697)
; Unable to connect using SSL : Try a non-SSL port to confirm connectivity : Check system date and time : Ensure your OS SSL certificates are up to date
; Nickname is already in use : Identify to NickServ:
/msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password>
; Password not accepted : Ensure correct capitalization : Check keyboard layout (Caps Lock) : Use password recovery via registered email
; Killed by NickServ : You did not identify in time : Reconnect and identify immediately
; Cannot register channel : Channel may already be registered : You must be opped in the channel : Channel must meet minimum user requirements
; Lost channel access : Identify to NickServ : Use ChanServ RECOVER:
/msg ChanServ RECOVER #channel
: Contact IRC Operators if needed
; Access changes not working : Ensure you have Founder or SOP access : Check if SECURE mode is enabled
; Bot not responding : Ensure the bot is connected and identified : Check if bot is banned or muted : Verify bot permissions in the channel
; Bot disconnected : Server may have restarted : Enable auto-reconnect in the bot configuration
; You are banned from a channel : Contact channel operators politely : Do not evade bans using proxies or VPNs
; Restricted channel : Channel allows registered users only : Register and identify your nickname
; Commands not working : Ensure you are typing commands correctly : Prefix commands with /msg when required
; Scripts causing problems : Disable recently added scripts : Use trusted and updated addons only