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NEWJOIN
Format: /newjoin #room
This command is for Java users only, it will allow the Java user to join additional rooms, without leaving any rooms they are in.
Example:
/newjoin #conferenceroom
The new rooms will show up on the bottom of the chat window as buttons that can be clicked on to switch between which room is being viewed. If something is said in a room that you are not watching, then the button will change color to inform you that you should look at that room.
NFLASH
Format: /nflash message
This command will send a global NewsFlash Message on the network. The users will not know the nickname of the sender.
This command will also allow you to change the scrolling message in the Java client default theme. For further details on this please refer to the section Ticker in the Java parameters section. The users need to be mode +n to see newsflash messages.
Example:
/nflash Greetings, special announcement.
/nflash http://www.webchat.org Visit our Network URL
This is a useful way to send messages that will be noticed. However, since it only shows to people who are +n, if the message is very important you may wish to send it another way.
NICK
Format: /nick nick
This command will change your nickname to a new one that you select. This will update all the rooms that you are on. The example below would change your nickname to lucky. Nicknames are limited to 30 characters although some clients may have difficulty understanding more than 9. If so, use /quote nick <nick> or whatever that client requires.
Example:
/nick Lucky
Your nickname is the first thing that other people will notice about you. It is your name and your identity on the chat network. You should try to pick one that you are happy with. You may have to try a few before finding one that someone else hasn't registered yet. You can change your nick to reflect your mood or to show that you are away (e.g. /nick Lucky-away) although you can also use the away command.
NICKSERV
Format: /nickserv commands
This is an alias for /msg nickserv so that commands can be sent with less typing.
Example:
/nickserv info Jennifer
/ns info Jennifer
/msg nickserv info Jennifer
This is simply a shorter easier way to send NickServ commands.
NOTICE
Format: /notice nick|#room message
Sends a message into a room or to a specific user. Usually reserved for important messages.
Example:
/notice #webmaster Check out our new web page
/notice Phil What time is the meeting?
Notices are much like msgs. See msg. But notices may be easier to notice for some users. Also no bot (program that looks like a person on the chat network but only replies automatically to set commands) should ever reply to a notice. Bots reply to msgs and send notices, this prevents the possibility of an infinite loop between two bots.
OPER
Format: /oper nick password
This command will grant you status as a network operator for the server you are on. This gives you access to all the operator commands on that server.
Example:
/oper mike 9U7gh3
Despite having an oper definition configured into the server, you will not appear to be an oper or have access to any of the oper commands until you actually oper. This command puts you on-duty and marks you as an oper. To de-oper /mode <nick> -o. In order to oper you must have an oper definition, your mask much match, you must put in the nick that is specified in your oper definiiton, and you must put in the correct case sensitive password. These are required to make sure that only the correct users can oper.
PART
Format: /part #room message
The part command has you leave a room. The other people in the room will see the message if you send one. The example below would make you leave the room #webmaster.
Example:
/part #webmaster See you later.
You don't need to use a part message, but many people like to use it either to say good-bye or to include a small personal quote, much like an email signature. Parting a room has you leave that room, but remain on the chat network and in any other rooms you might be in.
PASS
Format: /pass password
The pass command has the same functionality as the identify command used with NickServ. See identify.
Example:
/pass mypassword
This is a good way to identify for the nick you are using. It requires less typing than the normal method so it is easier and you are less likely to make a typo. It is important to send passwords securely so that you do not accidentally send your password to another user.
QLINE
Format: /qline nick reason
This adds a temporary qline to the server. Qlines restrict the use of a nickname to network operators. If you notice that a certain nickname is connected to your server and that nickname is inappropriate, you can use this command to change the nickname of that user to Guestxxxx and prevent further use. Note: that nickname will not be available for use until it is removed from the qline list. To view your qline list simply type /stats q on your server, the qlines are prefixed by q:.
Example:
/qline badname offensive nickname
Qlines are used to prevent nicks that seem in bad taste or nicks that give the illusion of being part of the network administration. This is why opers can use qlined nicks. Be careful when setting qlines with variables, such as *sh*t* which would ban possibly acceptable nicks like Lipshitz.
QUIT
Format: /quit message
Causes the server to terminate your current session. You are free to log back on after issuing this command.
Example:
/quit I'll be back in awhile.
/quit
This is much like part, except that you leave the network instead of just a room. Everyone you are in a room with will see you leave. People who you are talking to with private messages will not know you have left unless they have you on their watch or buddy list. They will receive a no such nick/channel error message if they try to message you after you have left, unless someone else starts using your nick. It is generally best to inform people you are talking to that you are leaving before you quit.
RAKILL
Format: /rakill user@host
Removes a specific global kline from the entire network. As with the akill command, any server that is split when you issue this command will not remove the entry.
Example:
/rakill lamer@pm02.digex.net
/rakill *@*.digex.net
If you set the global akill and now think it should be removed, you generally should remove it from the entire network. It's not a good idea to leave akills on other servers, because then they may not be noticed for a while and an akill may stay around simply because no one was responsible for removing it.
REHASH
Format: /rehash server
Used to to clear temporary settings such as klines and qlines.
Example:
/rehash
/rehash chat2.*
A good command to use at the end of an event, or every so often on a community chat server.
RESTART
Format: /restart
This command will restart ConferenceRoom. It will reset the /lusers information, it will not reset the database or the configuration settings in your ConfRoom.conf file. All users will be forced off the server while it quits.
Example:
/restart
This will force every user off the server while it shuts down. Then the server will start up again and people can rejoin. Since it is very disruptive it should only be used if necessary.
ROLL
Format: /roll sides dice
This command will simulate rolling a die with the specified number of sides. If you wish to roll multiple dice with the same number of sides, then include the number of dice you wish to roll after the number of sides. The example below would roll two six-sided dice.
Example:
/roll 6 2
This command is primarily here to make it easier to use the chat network for fun purposes. You can always flip a coin or roll a die while chatting to help you make difficult decisions or play various games.
Note: mIRC will eat the first die, so if you're using mIRC then add one die to your roll to get the correct output.
SAJOIN
Format: /sajoin #room|all
This command will allow you to join rooms that are locked, keyed or have bans set against you. You will also not be able to be kicked out from any room you entered with an sajoin. When you use the command 'all' at the end of this command you will be joined to all channels on the server (max 100).
Example:
/sajoin #test
/sajoin all
If the people running a room are causing problems and they try to ban you when you are discussing this with them, then you can force your way in so that you can explain what you are doing. You can also use this along with samode to op yourself in the room and remove anyone who is misbehaving. This command can be used simply to make you unkickable.
SAMODE
Format: /samode #room +|- mode
This gives the services administrator the ability to set modes in a room without being a room operator.
Example:
/samode #test +o Steve
/samode #test -i
This is a good method for taking control of any room that is having problems. It even works if your server is currently split from services. You can fix any modes, remove or add any ops, and ban any users from the room.
SERVER
Format: /server server port
This command is for chatting with an IRC client, and allows you to connect to another server. It will disconnect you from the server you are using and try to connect you to the server you specify.
Example:
/server irc.webchat.org 6667
With most clients if no port is listed it defaults to 6667, the standard IRC port. If the server you were using goes down or if you are experiencing significant lag (delays between you typing things and people seeing them) then you might want to switch servers. The server command will cause the client to try to connect to whatever server you specify.
SERVSTART
Format: /servstart
This command will restart your services while you are online.
Example:
/servstart
This is the easiest way to bring services back if they are removed for any reason. See @shutdown in the operserv root commands to shut services down.
SHOWTICKER
Format: /showticker
This command will show the Java client the ticker, which is the scrolling message at the bottom of the page. Note that this command will only work if it is enabled in the parameter file, which is managed by the server administrator.
Example:
/showticker
This command undoes the hideticker command so that you can once again see the ticker.
SHUN
Format: /shun nick|#room nick reason
Allows you to specify nicks that will not be able to send private messages or notices on that specific server. You can also shun a user from speaking in a particular room; this will not affect private messages at all. To remove the shun, just issue the UNSHUN command with the specific nick you wish to unshun. To view the shun list type /shun. Opers cannot be shunned. However if a shunned user opers, the shun still remains and is effective until it is removed. If you send the SHUN command without any parameters you will see the entire shun list.
Examples:
/shun Mark testing
/shun #WebMaster Mark
This can be used on people who have been harassing or flooding people through private messages or notices. They can still talk in rooms, but the room operators can keep an eye on things. They can also use other servers where they are not shunned, if there are any. This can be a rather harsh thing to do to someone because unless you inform them, they will have no way of knowing that they are shunned and their private messages are not being received. It can be used in rooms if a particular user is causing problems there, but generally behaving elsewhere.
SILENCE
Format: /silence nick|user@host
The silence command allows you to ignore a specific user. For example, if a user is flooding or harassing you, the user can be silenced. When you silence a user, all messages, notices or ctcp events initiated by that user will no longer reach you. Others see this user's messages normally. To use the silence command, specify /silence plus a user@host mask or nickname. Any user that matches that mask will not be able to send private messages or notices to you. To remove a silence, issue the same command with a minus sign "-" in front of the hostmask or nick
Example:
/silence rowdy
/silence Flooder!trill@pm02.digex.net
/silence *!*@*.digex.net
/silence -Rowdy!*@*.digex.net
This is a good command to stop people from annoying you. You will see anything they say in rooms you have in common, so you won't miss anything important. Yet you won't see any private messages. Silencing people is a very good tactic that is not used as often as it should be. There may be many immature people who get on your nerves, simply not dealing with them is best. Then you can enjoy chatting in peace with the people who do interest you.
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