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    #IRC Reference
    # IRC Reference

    Not intended as a guide for newbies, more like a _"cheat sheet"_ for the somewhat experienced IRC user, especially one who wields some power over a channel.

    ##The Basics
    ## The Basics

    - `/join #channel`
    - Joins the specified channel.
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    - `/ping nickname`
    - Pings the specified user. This action is visible to the specified user.

    ##Nick Management (NickServ)
    ## Nick Management (NickServ)

    All nickserv commands begin with `/ns` or `/msg NickServ`. Depending on your client, `/ns` may not work.
    All nickserv commands begin with `/ns` or `/msg NickServ`. Depending on your client or network, `/ns` may not work. for berevity i will use the shorthand.

    - `/ns register password [email]`
    - Registers your current nick with NickServ with the chosen password and binds it to an e-mail address (optional).
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    - `/ns set password yournewpassword`
    - Changes your password. **NOTE:** Under no circumstances should you change your nick to the letter O followed by 8 digit

    ##Channel modes
    ## Channel modes
    set a mode with: `/mode #channel +/-attribute [data]`

    - `+n`
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    - No nick changes permitted in the channel.


    ##ChanServ commands
    ## ChanServ commands

    All ChanServ commands begin with `/cs` or `/chanserv` or `/msg ChanServ`. Depending on your client, `/cs` or `/chanserv` may not work.
    All ChanServ commands begin with `/cs` or `/chanserv` or `/msg ChanServ`. Depending on your client and network, `/cs` or `/chanserv` may not work. I will use the shorthand in these examples.

    - `/cs identify #channel <password>`
    - Identifies you as the channel's founder and gives you founder-level privileges.
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    - `/cs set #channel [email@address]`
    - Associates an email address with the channel.

    #Other stuff
    # Other stuff

    ##Kicking people
    ## Kicking people

    - `/kick #channel nickname [reason]`
    - temporarily remove user from channel
    `/mode nickname +/-attributes [data]`
    - Setting people's modes (for current channel only)

    ##User modes
    ## User modes

    - `+q`
    - User is owner of the current channel (prefix ~ on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere)
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    - `+v`
    - User has voice on the current channel (prefix +).

    ##Banning people
    ## Banning people

    - `/mode #channel +b hosts`
    - Hosts take the following form: `nickname!userid@hostname`
    - Use `/whois`, `/whowas` or `/who` to find the information necessary for a ban.
    - `*` is a wildcard and can replace `nickname`, `userid`, parts of nickname or `userid`, `hostname` or a segment of a `hostname`.

    ##Examples:
    ## Examples:

    - `joe!*@*`
    - Will prevent anyone with the nick joe from joining.
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    - `*!*@*`
    - Bans everyone. Don't do that.

    ##Access lists
    ## Access lists

    - `/cs access #channel add [nickname] [level]`
    - Adds nickname to the channel's access list at the specified level.
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    - Displays how many entries are in the channel's access list.


    ##Access levels
    ## Access levels

    These may vary from network to network. For example, some networks do not go by tens and use 3, 4, 5, 10, etc.

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    Any nick not on the access list has an access level of `0`.

    #AOPs and SOPs
    # AOPs and SOPs

    ##AOPs
    ## AOPs
    - Are automatically ops and can give themselves ops.
    - Can give/take op/halfop/voice to/from other channel members.
    - Can unban themselves.
    - Receive memos sent to the whole channel.
    - Can invite themselves to the channel.

    ##SOPs
    ## SOPs
    - Can do everything AOPs can.
    - Can give and take AOP privileges.
    - Receive memos sent to the channel's SOPs.
    - Can add (but not remove) AKICKs.

    ##Viewing and setting privileges
    ## Viewing and setting privileges
    - Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    - `/cs aop #channel list`
    - `/cs sop #channel list`
    - adding a AOP or SOP
    - `/cs [AOP|SOP] channel [ADD|DEL|LIST|CLEAR] [nick | entry-list]`

    ##AKICKs
    ## AKICKs

    People on the AKICK list are automatically kicked and banned when they enter the channel. Bans made as a result of AKICK must be removed manually.

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    12 | light blue (royal)
    13 | pink (light purple / fuchsia)
    14 | grey
    15 | light grey (silver)
    15 | light grey (silver)


    ## related
    https://youtu.be/R8FOGlnYkgg
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    - Removes host from the AKICK list.
    - `/cs akick #channel list`
    - `/cs akick #channel view`
    - Displays the AKICK list.
    - Displays the AKICK list.


    ## Color codes

    it's possible to color your text in irc. in most clients you can use control c then foreground,background (background is optional). examples: red text `^c4`. black text on a blue background `^c1,2`. here's a full list of the color codes:

    Number | Name
    ------ | ----
    00 | white
    01 | black
    02 | blue (navy)
    03 | green
    04 | red
    05 | brown (maroon)
    06 | purple
    07 | orange (olive)
    08 | yellow
    09 | light green (lime)
    10 | teal (a green/blue cyan)
    11 | light cyan (cyan / aqua)
    12 | light blue (royal)
    13 | pink (light purple / fuchsia)
    14 | grey
    15 | light grey (silver)
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    - Receive memos sent to the channel's SOPs.
    - Can add (but not remove) AKICKs.

    ##Viewing and Setting Privileges
    ##Viewing and setting privileges
    - Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    - `/cs aop #channel list`
    - `/cs sop #channel list`
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    - Receive memos sent to the channel's SOPs.
    - Can add (but not remove) AKICKs.

    ##Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    - `/cs aop #channel list`
    - `/cs sop #channel list`
    ##Viewing and Setting Privileges
    - Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    - `/cs aop #channel list`
    - `/cs sop #channel list`
    - adding a AOP or SOP
    - `/cs [AOP|SOP] channel [ADD|DEL|LIST|CLEAR] [nick | entry-list]`

    ##AKICKs

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    #IRC Reference

    Not intended as a guide for newbies, more like a _"cheat sheet"_ for the somewhat experienced IRC user, especially one who wields some power over a channel. Some parts of it may be specific to UnrealIRCd, or mIRC. If you have any questions, comments, complaints, or suggestions, e-mail zach[@]emptv[dot]com. Results may vary, do not use as a flotation device.
    Not intended as a guide for newbies, more like a _"cheat sheet"_ for the somewhat experienced IRC user, especially one who wields some power over a channel.

    ##The Basics

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    ##Access lists

    - `/cs access #channel add nickname level
    - `/cs access #channel add [nickname] [level]`
    - Adds nickname to the channel's access list at the specified level.
    - `/cs access channel del nickname
    - `/cs access channel del [nickname]`
    - Removes nickname from the channel's access list.
    - `/cs access #channel list
    - `/cs access #channel list`
    - Displays the channel's access list.
    - `/cs access #channel count
    - `/cs access #channel count`
    - Displays how many entries are in the channel's access list.


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    Any nick not on the access list has an access level of `0`.

    ##AOPs and SOPs
    #AOPs and SOPs

    AOPs
    Are automatically ops and can give themselves ops.
    Can give/take op/halfop/voice to/from other channel members.
    Can unban themselves.
    Receive memos sent to the whole channel.
    Can invite themselves to the channel.
    SOPs
    Can do everything AOPs can.
    Can give and take AOP privileges.
    Receive memos sent to the channel's SOPs.
    Can add (but not remove) AKICKs.
    ##AOPs
    - Are automatically ops and can give themselves ops.
    - Can give/take op/halfop/voice to/from other channel members.
    - Can unban themselves.
    - Receive memos sent to the whole channel.
    - Can invite themselves to the channel.

    Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    /cs aop #channel list
    /cs sop #channel list
    ##SOPs
    - Can do everything AOPs can.
    - Can give and take AOP privileges.
    - Receive memos sent to the channel's SOPs.
    - Can add (but not remove) AKICKs.

    ##Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    - `/cs aop #channel list`
    - `/cs sop #channel list`

    ##AKICKs

    People on the AKICK list are automatically kicked and banned when they enter the channel. Bans made as a result of AKICK must be removed manually.
    /cs akick #channel add host [reason]
    Adds host to #channel's AKICK list [for reason].
    /cs akick #channel del host
    Removes host from the AKICK list.
    /cs akick #channel list
    /cs akick #channel view
    Displays the AKICK list.

    - `/cs akick #channel add host [reason]`
    - Adds host to #channel's AKICK list [for reason].
    - `/cs akick #channel del host`
    - Removes host from the AKICK list.
    - `/cs akick #channel list`
    - `/cs akick #channel view`
    - Displays the AKICK list.
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    ##Nick Management (NickServ)

    nickserv varies from server to server. on some networks `/ns [command]` is sufficant on others you must `/msg NickServ [co
    All nickserv commands begin with `/ns` or `/msg NickServ`. Depending on your client, `/ns` may not work.

    - `/ns register password [email]`
    - Registers your current nick with NickServ with the chosen password and binds it to an e-mail address (optional).
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    - Changes your password. **NOTE:** Under no circumstances should you change your nick to the letter O followed by 8 digit

    ##Channel modes
    set a mode with: `/mode #channel +/-attribute [data]`

    - `+n`
    - Disallows external messages.
    - `+t`
    - Only op/hops can set the topic.
    - `+p`
    - Sets the channel as invisible in /list.
    - `+s`
    - Sets the channel as invisible in /list and /whois.
    - `+i`
    - Sets the channel as closed unless the person was invited.
    - `+k [pass]`
    - Sets a password for the channel which users must enter to join.
    - `+l [number]`
    - Sets a limit on the number of users who are allowed in the channel at the same time.
    - `+m`
    - Prevents users who are not opped/hopped/voiced from talking.
    - `+R`
    - Sets the channel so only registered nicks are allowed in.
    - `+M`
    - Sets the channel so only registered nicks are allowed to talk.
    - `+S`
    - Strips formatting from messages, rendering them as plaintext.
    - `+c`
    - Blocks messages containing color codes.
    - `+i`
    - A user must be invited to join the channel.
    - `+N`
    - No nick changes permitted in the channel.

    +n
    Disallows external messages.
    +t
    Only op/hops can set the topic.
    +p
    Sets the channel as invisible in /list.
    +s
    Sets the channel as invisible in /list and /whois.
    +i
    Sets the channel as closed unless the person was invited.
    +k pass
    Sets a password for the channel which users must enter to join.
    +l number
    Sets a limit on the number of users who are allowed in the channel at the same time.
    +m
    Prevents users who are not opped/hopped/voiced from talking.
    +R
    Sets the channel so only registered nicks are allowed in.
    +M
    Sets the channel so only registered nicks are allowed to talk.
    +S
    Strips formatting from messages, rendering them as plaintext.
    +c
    Blocks messages containing color codes.
    +i
    A user must be invited to join the channel.
    +N
    No nick changes permitted in the channel.
    /mode #channel +/-attribute [data]

    ##ChanServ commands

    All ChanServ commands begin with /cs or /chanserv or /msg ChanServ
    Depending on your client, /cs or /chanserv may not work.
    /cs identify #channel password
    Identifies you as the channel's founder and gives you founder-level privileges.
    /cs set #channel mlock modes
    Locks the channel's modes. Just + unlocks all.
    /cs set #channel secureops on|off
    Keeps everyone except aops, sops, and the founder from becoming ops.
    /cs set #channel keeptopic on|off
    Maintains the topic even if everyone leaves.
    /cs set #channel enforce on|off
    Restores op/halfop/voice if a person with op/halfop/voice gets de-opped/halfopped/voiced.
    /cs set #channel leaveops on|off
    Whether or not to allow the first person who join the channel to get ops.
    /cs register #channel password description
    Registers the current channel to you with ChanServ and sets its password and description.
    /cs drop #channel [dropcode]
    Un-registers the current channel to you with ChanServ.
    /cs set #channel founder nickname
    Sets the current channel's founder.
    /cs set #channel password newpass
    Changes the current channel's password to newpass.
    /cs set #channel desc description
    Changes the current channel's description.
    /cs set #channel url address
    Associates a URL with the channel.
    /cs set #channel email address
    Associates an email address with the channel.
    Other stuff
    All ChanServ commands begin with `/cs` or `/chanserv` or `/msg ChanServ`. Depending on your client, `/cs` or `/chanserv` may not work.

    - `/cs identify #channel <password>`
    - Identifies you as the channel's founder and gives you founder-level privileges.
    - `/cs set #channel mlock modes`
    - Locks the channel's modes. Just + unlocks all.
    - `/cs set #channel secureops [on|off]`
    - Keeps everyone except aops, sops, and the founder from becoming ops.
    - `/cs set #channel keeptopic [on|off]`
    - Maintains the topic even if everyone leaves.
    - `/cs set #channel enforce [on|off]`
    - Restores op/halfop/voice if a person with op/halfop/voice gets de-opped/halfopped/voiced.
    - `/cs set #channel leaveops [on|off]`
    - Whether or not to allow the first person who join the channel to get ops.
    - `/cs register #channel password description`
    - Registers the current channel to you with ChanServ and sets its password and description.
    - `/cs drop #channel [dropcode]`
    - Un-registers the current channel to you with ChanServ.
    - `/cs set #channel founder [nickname]`
    - Sets the current channel's founder.
    - `/cs set #channel password [newpass]`
    - Changes the current channel's password to newpass.
    - `/cs set #channel desc [description]`
    - Changes the current channel's description.
    - `/cs set #channel url [address]`
    - Associates a URL with the channel.
    - `/cs set #channel [email@address]`
    - Associates an email address with the channel.

    #Other stuff

    ##Kicking people
    /kick #channel nickname [reason]
    Setting people's modes (for current channel only)
    /mode nickname +/-attributes [data]

    - `/kick #channel nickname [reason]`
    - temporarily remove user from channel
    `/mode nickname +/-attributes [data]`
    - Setting people's modes (for current channel only)

    ##User modes

    +q
    User is owner of the current channel (prefix ~ on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere)
    +a
    User is an admin (SOP) on the current channel (prefix & on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere).
    +o
    User is an operator (AOP) on the current channel (prefix @).
    +h
    User is a half-op on the current channel (prefix %).
    +v
    User has voice on the current channel (prefix +).
    Banning people
    /mode #channel +b hosts
    Hosts take the following form: nickname!userid@hostname
    Use /whois, /whowas or /who to find the information necessary for a ban.
    * is a wildcard and can replace nickname, userid, parts of nickname or userid, or hostname or segments of hostname.
    - `+q`
    - User is owner of the current channel (prefix ~ on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere)
    - `+a`
    - User is an admin (SOP) on the current channel (prefix & on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere).
    - `+o`
    - User is an operator (AOP) on the current channel (prefix @).
    - `+h`
    - User is a half-op on the current channel (prefix %).
    - `+v`
    - User has voice on the current channel (prefix +).

    ##Banning people

    - `/mode #channel +b hosts`
    - Hosts take the following form: `nickname!userid@hostname`
    - Use `/whois`, `/whowas` or `/who` to find the information necessary for a ban.
    - `*` is a wildcard and can replace `nickname`, `userid`, parts of nickname or `userid`, `hostname` or a segment of a `hostname`.

    ##Examples:
    joe!*@*
    Will prevent anyone with the nick joe from joining.
    *myg0t*!*
    Will prevent anyone whose nick contains myg0t from joining.
    mark!*elc@*
    Will prevent anyone with the nick mark and the userid elc from joining.
    *!*@c-123-24-76-213.ga.isp.net
    Will prevent anyone with the host c-123-24-76-213.ga.isp.net from joining.
    *!*@*
    Bans everyone. Don't do that.

    - `joe!*@*`
    - Will prevent anyone with the nick joe from joining.
    - `*myg0t*!*`
    - Will prevent anyone whose nick contains myg0t from joining.
    - `mark!*elc@*`
    - Will prevent anyone with the nick mark and the userid elc from joining.
    - `*!*@c-123-24-76-213.ga.isp.net`
    - Will prevent anyone with the host c-123-24-76-213.ga.isp.net from joining.
    - `*!*@*`
    - Bans everyone. Don't do that.

    ##Access lists

    /cs access #channel add nickname level
    Adds nickname to the channel's access list at the specified level.
    /cs access channel del nickname
    Removes nickname from the channel's access list.
    /cs access #channel list
    Displays the channel's access list.
    /cs access #channel count
    Displays how many entries are in the channel's access list.
    Access levels
    - `/cs access #channel add nickname level
    - Adds nickname to the channel's access list at the specified level.
    - `/cs access channel del nickname
    - Removes nickname from the channel's access list.
    - `/cs access #channel list
    - Displays the channel's access list.
    - `/cs access #channel count
    - Displays how many entries are in the channel's access list.


    ##Access levels

    These may vary from network to network. For example, some networks do not go by tens and use 3, 4, 5, 10, etc.
    Founder
    Full access to ChanServ functions, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    100+
    Makes the person an SOP, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    50
    Makes the parson an AOP, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    40
    Automatic half-opping.
    30
    Automatic voicing.
    0
    No special privileges.
    -1
    May not be opped.
    -100
    May not join the channel.
    Any nick not on the access list has an access level of 0.

    - `Founder`
    - Full access to ChanServ functions, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    - `100+`
    - Makes the person an SOP, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    - `50`
    - Makes the parson an AOP, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    - `40`
    - Automatic half-opping.
    - `30`
    - Automatic voicing.
    - `0`
    - No special privileges.
    - `-1`
    - May not be opped.
    - `-100`
    - May not join the channel.

    Any nick not on the access list has an access level of `0`.

    ##AOPs and SOPs

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    ##IRC Reference
    #IRC Reference

    Not intended as a guide for newbies, more like a _"cheat sheet"_ for the somewhat experienced IRC user, especially one who wields some power over a channel. Some parts of it may be specific to UnrealIRCd, or mIRC. If you have any questions, comments, complaints, or suggestions, e-mail zach[@]emptv[dot]com. Results may vary, do not use as a flotation device.
    The Basics

    /join #channel
    Joins the specified channel.
    /part #channel
    Leaves the specified channel.
    /quit [message]
    Disconnects from current server with optional leaving message.
    /server hostname
    Connects to the specified server.
    /list
    Lists all channels on the current network.
    /links
    Lists all servers on the current network. May be disabled "for security reasons".
    /nick nickname
    Changes your nick.
    /names #channel
    Shows the nicks of all users on #channel.
    /msg nickname message
    Sends a private message to a user.
    /query nickname message
    Sends a private message to a user and opens a private chat window.
    /me action
    Prints "yourname action"
    /notice nickname message
    Sends a notice to the specified user. Like a /msg, but usually makes a sound.
    /whois nickname
    Shows information about the specified user. This action is not visible to the specified user.
    /whowas nickname
    Shows information about a user who has quit.
    /dns nickname
    Attempts to resolve the IP address of the specified user. Doesn't work on all networks, doesn't work all the time.
    /ping nickname
    Pings the specified user. This action is visible to the specified user.
    Nick Management (NickServ)

    /ns register password [email]
    Registers your current nick with NickServ with the chosen password and binds it to an e-mail address (optional).
    /ns identify password
    Identifies your nick to NickServ using the password you set. If you have a nick that's been registered, and you don't identify or change it, NickServ will forcibly change it after a short time, usually a minute or two.
    /ns recover nickname password
    Kills (forcibly disconnects) someone who has your registered nick.
    /ns ghost nickname password
    Terminates a "ghost" IRC session that's using your nickname.
    /ns set password yournewpassword
    Changes your password.
    Under no circumstances should you change your nick to the letter O followed by 8 digits, such as O69385624. Doing so will automatically G-line (network-wide ban) you for 24 hours on some networks.
    Channel modes

    ##The Basics

    - `/join #channel`
    - Joins the specified channel.
    - `/part #channel`
    - Leaves the specified channel.
    - `/quit [message]`
    - Disconnects from current server with optional leaving message.
    - `/server hostname`
    - Connects to the specified server.
    - `/list`
    - Lists all channels on the current network.
    - `/links`
    - Lists all servers on the current network. May be disabled "for security reasons".
    - `/nick nickname`
    - Changes your nick.
    - `/names #channel`
    - Shows the nicks of all users on #channel.
    - `/msg nickname message`
    - Sends a private message to a user.
    - `/query nickname message`
    - Sends a private message to a user and opens a private chat window.
    - `/me action`
    - Prints "yourname action"
    - `/notice nickname message`
    - Sends a notice to the specified user. Like a /msg, but usually makes a sound.
    - `/whois nickname`
    - Shows information about the specified user. This action is not visible to the specified user.
    - `/whowas nickname`
    - Shows information about a user who has quit.
    - `/dns nickname`
    - Attempts to resolve the IP address of the specified user. Doesn't work on all networks, doesn't work all the time.
    - `/ping nickname`
    - Pings the specified user. This action is visible to the specified user.

    ##Nick Management (NickServ)

    nickserv varies from server to server. on some networks `/ns [command]` is sufficant on others you must `/msg NickServ [co

    - `/ns register password [email]`
    - Registers your current nick with NickServ with the chosen password and binds it to an e-mail address (optional).
    - `/ns identify password`
    - Identifies your nick to NickServ using the password you set. If you have a nick that's been registered, and you don't i
    - `/ns recover nickname password`
    - Kills (forcibly disconnects) someone who has your registered nick.
    - `/ns ghost nickname password`
    - Terminates a "ghost" IRC session that's using your nickname.
    - `/ns set password yournewpassword`
    - Changes your password. **NOTE:** Under no circumstances should you change your nick to the letter O followed by 8 digit

    ##Channel modes

    +n
    Disallows external messages.
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    ##IRC Reference

    Not intended as a guide for newbies, more like a _"cheat sheet"_ for the somewhat experienced IRC user, especially one who wields some power over a channel. Some parts of it may be specific to UnrealIRCd, or mIRC. If you have any questions, comments, complaints, or suggestions, e-mail zach[@]emptv[dot]com. Results may vary, do not use as a flotation device.
    The Basics

    /join #channel
    Joins the specified channel.
    /part #channel
    Leaves the specified channel.
    /quit [message]
    Disconnects from current server with optional leaving message.
    /server hostname
    Connects to the specified server.
    /list
    Lists all channels on the current network.
    /links
    Lists all servers on the current network. May be disabled "for security reasons".
    /nick nickname
    Changes your nick.
    /names #channel
    Shows the nicks of all users on #channel.
    /msg nickname message
    Sends a private message to a user.
    /query nickname message
    Sends a private message to a user and opens a private chat window.
    /me action
    Prints "yourname action"
    /notice nickname message
    Sends a notice to the specified user. Like a /msg, but usually makes a sound.
    /whois nickname
    Shows information about the specified user. This action is not visible to the specified user.
    /whowas nickname
    Shows information about a user who has quit.
    /dns nickname
    Attempts to resolve the IP address of the specified user. Doesn't work on all networks, doesn't work all the time.
    /ping nickname
    Pings the specified user. This action is visible to the specified user.
    Nick Management (NickServ)

    /ns register password [email]
    Registers your current nick with NickServ with the chosen password and binds it to an e-mail address (optional).
    /ns identify password
    Identifies your nick to NickServ using the password you set. If you have a nick that's been registered, and you don't identify or change it, NickServ will forcibly change it after a short time, usually a minute or two.
    /ns recover nickname password
    Kills (forcibly disconnects) someone who has your registered nick.
    /ns ghost nickname password
    Terminates a "ghost" IRC session that's using your nickname.
    /ns set password yournewpassword
    Changes your password.
    Under no circumstances should you change your nick to the letter O followed by 8 digits, such as O69385624. Doing so will automatically G-line (network-wide ban) you for 24 hours on some networks.
    Channel modes

    +n
    Disallows external messages.
    +t
    Only op/hops can set the topic.
    +p
    Sets the channel as invisible in /list.
    +s
    Sets the channel as invisible in /list and /whois.
    +i
    Sets the channel as closed unless the person was invited.
    +k pass
    Sets a password for the channel which users must enter to join.
    +l number
    Sets a limit on the number of users who are allowed in the channel at the same time.
    +m
    Prevents users who are not opped/hopped/voiced from talking.
    +R
    Sets the channel so only registered nicks are allowed in.
    +M
    Sets the channel so only registered nicks are allowed to talk.
    +S
    Strips formatting from messages, rendering them as plaintext.
    +c
    Blocks messages containing color codes.
    +i
    A user must be invited to join the channel.
    +N
    No nick changes permitted in the channel.
    /mode #channel +/-attribute [data]

    ##ChanServ commands

    All ChanServ commands begin with /cs or /chanserv or /msg ChanServ
    Depending on your client, /cs or /chanserv may not work.
    /cs identify #channel password
    Identifies you as the channel's founder and gives you founder-level privileges.
    /cs set #channel mlock modes
    Locks the channel's modes. Just + unlocks all.
    /cs set #channel secureops on|off
    Keeps everyone except aops, sops, and the founder from becoming ops.
    /cs set #channel keeptopic on|off
    Maintains the topic even if everyone leaves.
    /cs set #channel enforce on|off
    Restores op/halfop/voice if a person with op/halfop/voice gets de-opped/halfopped/voiced.
    /cs set #channel leaveops on|off
    Whether or not to allow the first person who join the channel to get ops.
    /cs register #channel password description
    Registers the current channel to you with ChanServ and sets its password and description.
    /cs drop #channel [dropcode]
    Un-registers the current channel to you with ChanServ.
    /cs set #channel founder nickname
    Sets the current channel's founder.
    /cs set #channel password newpass
    Changes the current channel's password to newpass.
    /cs set #channel desc description
    Changes the current channel's description.
    /cs set #channel url address
    Associates a URL with the channel.
    /cs set #channel email address
    Associates an email address with the channel.
    Other stuff

    ##Kicking people
    /kick #channel nickname [reason]
    Setting people's modes (for current channel only)
    /mode nickname +/-attributes [data]

    ##User modes

    +q
    User is owner of the current channel (prefix ~ on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere)
    +a
    User is an admin (SOP) on the current channel (prefix & on UnrealIRCd, usually @ elsewhere).
    +o
    User is an operator (AOP) on the current channel (prefix @).
    +h
    User is a half-op on the current channel (prefix %).
    +v
    User has voice on the current channel (prefix +).
    Banning people
    /mode #channel +b hosts
    Hosts take the following form: nickname!userid@hostname
    Use /whois, /whowas or /who to find the information necessary for a ban.
    * is a wildcard and can replace nickname, userid, parts of nickname or userid, or hostname or segments of hostname.

    ##Examples:
    joe!*@*
    Will prevent anyone with the nick joe from joining.
    *myg0t*!*
    Will prevent anyone whose nick contains myg0t from joining.
    mark!*elc@*
    Will prevent anyone with the nick mark and the userid elc from joining.
    *!*@c-123-24-76-213.ga.isp.net
    Will prevent anyone with the host c-123-24-76-213.ga.isp.net from joining.
    *!*@*
    Bans everyone. Don't do that.

    ##Access lists

    /cs access #channel add nickname level
    Adds nickname to the channel's access list at the specified level.
    /cs access channel del nickname
    Removes nickname from the channel's access list.
    /cs access #channel list
    Displays the channel's access list.
    /cs access #channel count
    Displays how many entries are in the channel's access list.
    Access levels

    These may vary from network to network. For example, some networks do not go by tens and use 3, 4, 5, 10, etc.
    Founder
    Full access to ChanServ functions, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    100+
    Makes the person an SOP, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    50
    Makes the parson an AOP, automatic opping upon entering channel.
    40
    Automatic half-opping.
    30
    Automatic voicing.
    0
    No special privileges.
    -1
    May not be opped.
    -100
    May not join the channel.
    Any nick not on the access list has an access level of 0.

    ##AOPs and SOPs

    AOPs
    Are automatically ops and can give themselves ops.
    Can give/take op/halfop/voice to/from other channel members.
    Can unban themselves.
    Receive memos sent to the whole channel.
    Can invite themselves to the channel.
    SOPs
    Can do everything AOPs can.
    Can give and take AOP privileges.
    Receive memos sent to the channel's SOPs.
    Can add (but not remove) AKICKs.

    Viewing AOP and SOP lists
    /cs aop #channel list
    /cs sop #channel list

    ##AKICKs

    People on the AKICK list are automatically kicked and banned when they enter the channel. Bans made as a result of AKICK must be removed manually.
    /cs akick #channel add host [reason]
    Adds host to #channel's AKICK list [for reason].
    /cs akick #channel del host
    Removes host from the AKICK list.
    /cs akick #channel list
    /cs akick #channel view
    Displays the AKICK list.