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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]
REGISTER
Registers your current nickname.
/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email>
Notes:
- Password must be kept secret
- Email is used for verification and recovery
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
LOGOUT
Logs you out from NickServ.
/msg NickServ LOGOUT
INFO
Displays information about a nickname.
/msg NickServ INFO <nick>
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
RECOVER
Disconnects a user who is using your nickname.
/msg NickServ RECOVER <nick> <password>
RELEASE
Releases your nickname after RECOVER.
/msg NickServ RELEASE <nick> <password>
DROP
Deletes your registered nickname.
/msg NickServ DROP <nick> <password>
Warning:
- This action is permanent and cannot be undone
GROUP
Groups your current nickname to your main nickname.
/msg NickServ GROUP
Ungroup a nickname:
/msg NickServ UNGROUP <nick>
LIST
Lists nicknames matching a pattern (operator-only on most networks).
/msg NickServ LIST <pattern>
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)
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
HELP
Displays NickServ help information.
/msg NickServ HELP /msg NickServ HELP <command>
Example:
/msg NickServ HELP REGISTER
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
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