Registering Nicknames

Nicknames are "usernames" - you don't need to register to chat, though you might want to register your nickname so people can't pretend to be you.

To register, type:

Example:

Logging In

Once you register your nick, if someone (including you) tries to login using that nick, they will be asked to identify themselves. If you/they don't, their nick will be changed.

To login, type:

Example:

Channels

You can create channels - just "join" a non-existing channel and it will be created. User-created channels disappear once everyone leaves.

To join/create channel, type:

Example:

Don't forget to prefix the channel name with a hashtag.

Away Messages

If you'll be away from the keyboard for a bit, you can set an away message.

To set away message, type:

Example:

To remove away message:

Type the command without a message to remove away status.

DMs

Use the weirdly named 'query' command to send private messages to users.

To send a DM, type:

Example:

Invites

You can invite users to your channels

To invite, type:

Example:

Topic

If you've created/own the channel, you can set the topic.

To set topic, type:

Example:

Removing restriction

By default, only the channel creator can set the topic. If you are the channel creator and you want anyone to be able to set the topic, type:

Example:

Replace "-t" with "+t" to add the restriction back.

Don't forget to prefix the channel name with a hashtag.

Password-protect channels

You can add a password to the channels you've created/own.

To set password, type:

Example:

To remove password, type:

Don't forget to prefix the channel name with a hashtag.

Invite-only channels

You can also set a channel to be invite-only.

To set password, type:

Example:

To remove restriction, type:

Don't forget to prefix the channel name with a hashtag.