Security Groups

Some groups are shared publicly so channels can moderate more easily. Users get sorted into categories automatically. These evolve with the network.

Quick Usage

Security groups can be used in bans, invites, and access modes with the extended ban syntax:

/mode #channel +I ~G:well-known-users
This lets known users into an invite-only channel.
(Reminder: mode letters are CaSe SeNsItIvE)

Group Breakdown

• registered: Logged into a nickserv account
• well-known-users: Genuine, consistent user with things like a good reputation score
• unregistered: User is not logged into an account
• plaintext: Doesn't have a secure connection (non-encrypted)
• webirc: Using the secure web gateway (web browser session)
• spam-fool: They ignored the signs. They deserve it

Jargon Buster

Plaintext: Unsecured connection. Others on the same network could read what they see—even your messages.

Security Group: Category you’re auto-sorted into. Based on stuff like login state, connection type, or time online. Only system operators can see what group you’re in, but these particular group names are shared so channels can use them.

Reputation Score: Behind the scenes, you get a reputation score while you do legitimate activity. Genuine users gain trust over time, which can quietly lift some restrictions and allow you to do more things

Systems Operator: Has full access. Can view or change your group and rep score. Curious? Ask in #help - this is the official, dedicated place where you can seek support from us

Extended Ban: Lets you match by more than hostmask. Try ~a:Account_Name or ~G:groupname. For a full list, run /helpop extbans in your server messages

Real Talk

• Everyone belongs to security groups when they are connected to Incorrigo Syx, even us
• Most groups just help the server function, nothing to be concerned about
• Restrictions are subtle—most people don't even notice them