Using nickserv

nickserv is the IRC service that helps you protect your identity by allowing you to register your nickname, secure it with a password, and manage related account settings.

Why Register?

• Protect your nickname from being used by others
• Access to registered-only channels
• Registered users have the least restrictions on their session
• Persistent identity across sessions
• Enable other services like chanserv and hostserv

Basic Commands

• /register <password> <email> – Register your nickname
• /id <password> – Log into your nickname
• /recover <nickname> <password> – Regain control of your nickname
• /nickserv identify <nickname> <password> - Login to a nickname you are not currently using
• /nickserv set password <newpass> – Change your password
• /nickserv cert add – Associate a TLS certificate with your account
• /nickserv help – View all available commands and descriptions

Helpful Tips

• Choose a secure, unique password that only you will remember
• Your password is not recoverable, but it can be reset via your registered email
• We will never ask you for your password. We don't even store your password at all
• Use /query nickserv help to interact with the service manually at any time
• If your nickname gets stuck after a disconnect, use /recover.

When you're registered and logged in, other services on the network will recognise you — and your nickname becomes fully yours.