Frequently asked questions
Quick answers.
Do I need an account? No. Pick a nickname and chat. Register your nickname when you want to keep it.
Is it free? Chatting is. Ask the network about anything else.
Why did my room disappear? A room that is not registered is gone when its last person leaves. See Register a room.
How do I get my nickname back from someone? /ns GHOST yournick yourpassword, or /ns RECOVER. See Identify and protect.
I forgot my password. Ask a network operator. They check who you are and reset it.
How do I share a room? Send https://www.conferencerooms.org/chat/roomname/. See Share the URL.
Can I use the Web Chat and an IRC client at once? Yes. Use the same registered nickname.
Why does my message not show? The room may be moderated, you may be banned, or the language filter may have stopped it.
Why can I not kick someone? They may be a network operator, or outrank you. See Operators in rooms.
How many rooms can I join? 10 in the Web Chat, 25 in an IRC client.
How long can a room name be? 59 characters in the Web Chat.
Can I hide my room? Yes: /mode #room +s. See Private and hidden rooms.
Where is the help for a command? /hs command, or the tree here under the service name.
More in Guides and tutorials
- What is not availableFeatures that are not offered, so you do not look for them.
- Product guide: all featuresEverything ConferenceRooms.org does, in one list.
- Tutorial: your first dayA guided walk from your first message to a registered nickname.
- Tutorial: run a community roomOpen to everyone, with rules, helpers and a calm atmosphere.
- Tutorial: a private team roomOnly your team gets in.
- Tutorial: a help desk roomVisitors ask, a few people answer.
- Tutorial: an announcement roomMany readers, few writers.
- Tutorial: build a moderation teamShare the work safely.