UMODE

Usage: UMODE <+|-><modes>

Usage: MODE <nick> <+|-><modes>

Sets modes on yourself, you can use the UMODE command only for the nickname you are using at the time. Administrators can set modes on users by using MODE with the target nickname.
Available user modes:

a/A - Administrator, b - Chatops, c - Clients, d - DCC protection, e - DCC block, f - Flood notices, G - Global notices,
g - Globops, h - Helpops, I - Invite block, i - Invisible, j - Web chat client, k - Kill notices, L - Language filter,
m - Message block, n - Newsflash, o - Operator, p - CTCP block, q - Quiet, r - Registered, s - Server notices,
t - Reports, w - Wallops, X - Dehash host, x - Hash host, y - Whois notices, z - Services Agent

Exceptions for +m: B - Buddy (your ACCEPT list), C - Channel, J - Web chat user, M - Registered users on channel, R - Registered users



For more information type /hs umode <mode>
Examples:

/hs umode i
/hs umode x

USER MODE b

Usage: UMODE +|-b

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-b

b - Chatops

This mode is used in order to see CHATOPS messages occurring on the server and network. Since globops should be reserved for very important oper-only messages, chatops allow opers to communicate about less important things. If an oper is very busy they might turn chatops off, but they should still have UMODE +g set.

Exactly how chatops are used will depend on the network, but they can be used simply as a way for opers to chat and have fun or for less important but still network-related oper-communications.

Privilege: operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +b

/umode +b

See also: GLOBOPS

USER MODE B

Usage: UMODE +|-B

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-B

B - Buddy exception for +m

This mode is only effective if you have UMODE +m set, it allows all users on your buddy list to message you while you block private messages.

By using +m and +B, you can make sure only your buddies are allowed to message you.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +B

/umode +B

See also: UMODE +W

USER MODE d

Usage: UMODE +|-d

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-d

d - DCC protection

The server will block DCC requests of certain file types by default, those include .exe, .dll, .mrc, .scr and similar dangerous types. This is done to prevent the spreading of worms, viruses and trojan horses.

If you set +d, then those DCC requests are allowed, letting you send and receive such files from users you trust.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +d

/umode +d

See also: UMODE +e

USER MODE e

Usage: UMODE +|-e

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-e

e - DCC block

If this mode is set, DCC transfers cannot be sent to your client. This is a good idea for children and computer novices. It is also useful for experts who do not want to be bothered by DCC requests. Since many files can be harmful, it is a good idea to leave this on and only turn it off if you have chosen to receive a file from someone you trust.

You will still need to accept the file transfer. Do not run any scripts or files that you do not understand. Even harmless looking files might contain a virus. Avoiding all file transfers is the safest course.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +e

/umode +e

See also: UMODE +d

USER MODE g

Usage: UMODE +|-g

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-g

g - Globops

Shows globops. Opers should generally be +g in order to see urgent or important globops messages. See the GLOBOPS command for information on how to send globops.

Privilege: operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +g

/umode +g

See also: CHATOPS and LOCOPS

USER MODE G

Usage: UMODE +|-G

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-G

G - Global notices

Shows all GNOTICE messages and other global notices from the server. Opers should generally be +G so that they will not miss any important information sent by the server, services or other operators.

Privilege: operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +G

/umode +G

See also: GNOTICE

USER MODE h

Usage: UMODE +|-h

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-h

h - Helpops

Identifies you to others as a "helper". If this mode is set, your WHOIS HTML display will show a message stating that you are "helpful". Also, if a user requests help on a specific subject, you will receive a 'helpop' message informing you of what subject he is looking for help on.

Any messages for helpserv that does not give a help file will be sent to the helpops so that they can assist.

Privilege: help operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +h

/umode +h

USER MODE i

Usage: UMODE +|-i

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-i

i - Invisible

Makes a user invisible, you will not be able to see what channels this user has joined unless you are in that channel with the user. Most people set themselves +i to avoid being randomly spammed or followed into channels.

The mode also hides your idle and connect times from other users, which otherwise would be shown in the WHOIS info.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +i

/umode +i

USER MODE I

Usage: UMODE +|-I

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-I

I - Invite block

Blocks all invitations issued with INVITE

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +I

/umode +I

USER MODE j

j - Web chat client

This mode is set by the server on everybody who connects through the web chat. It cannot be set or removed by hand. See CMODE +j (a room only web chat clients may join) and UMODE +J.

Usage: UMODE +|-L

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-L

L - Language filter

If filtering is set on for the server then messages to this user will be censored. This mode says the user has sensitive ears when someone performs a WHOIS on them.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +L

/umode +L

USER MODE m

Usage: UMODE +|-m

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-m

m - Message block

This will protect you from getting direct messages from other users. This is useful if you are away and do not want people trying to communicate with you or if you do not want to be bothered outside of channels. It also is a good mode to set for children.

While it is best to either supervise a child or educate them thoroughly and only allow them to chat unsupervised when their guardians feel they are ready, removing private messages provides some additional protection. Then if they remain in well-supervised channels the operators may make sure that the conversation is acceptable.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +m

/umode +m

You can define a number of exceptions for this block, see: UMODE +B, UMODE +C, UMODE +J, UMODE +M, UMODE +R, UMODE +W

USER MODE M

Usage: UMODE +|-M

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-M

M - Registered users on channel exception for +m

This mode is only effective if you have UMODE +m set, it allows users to message you if they have a registered nickname and are in a channel with you.

By using +m and +M, you can make sure only registered users you can see in a channel are allowed to message you.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +M

/umode +M

See also: UMODE +R and UMODE +C

Note: The difference between +mM and +mCR is, that +M only allows users that are registered AND in the channel, while +CR allows users that are registered OR in a channel with you.

USER MODE n

Usage: UMODE +|-n

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-n

n - Newsflash

This will allow the users to receive newsflash messages. Some people enjoy getting information about world events while chatting, others find it annoying or distracting. If you like receiving news, then you can set yourself +n.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +n

/umode +n

USER MODE p

Usage: UMODE +|-p

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-p

p - CTCP block

This will prohibit others from sending you CTCP requests. You will see CTCPs that are sent to channels that you are in, but you won't reply to them. This mode is useful to prevent CTCP flooding or just annoying CTCPs. CTCPs are used to measure lag or gather information about someone, such as what client they are using. Operators can bypass this mode.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +p

/umode +p

USER MODE q

Usage: UMODE +|-q

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-q

q - Quiet

This mode will disable a users ability to talk on the server at all. Once set it can't be unset. Normally this is used in an event client class where you set the initial mode to +q so that the user can't speak on the server.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +q

/umode +q

USER MODE r

Usage: This mode is automatically set on a user if they have the priviliges configured in their operator configuration.

r - Registered

User is using a registered nickname and has identified for the nick. This is only meant to be informative, users cannot set themselves + or - r.

USER MODE R

Usage: UMODE +|-R

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-R

R - Registered users exception for +m

This mode is only effective if you have UMODE +m set, it allows all users with registered nickname to bypass the message block.

This is useful if you only want to block unregistered users, which also greatly reduces the possibility of receiving spam or being flooded.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +R

/umode +R

See also: UMODE +M

USER MODE t

Usage: UMODE +|-t

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-t

t - Reports

This mode will show you a report of what is done on the server, such as, STATS commands or ADMIN. Every time someone issues certain commands, you will be notified. If you want to watch who is curious about the network you can set yourself +t. Sometimes when users are trying various odd commands they are trying to learn something because they do not know the correct commands.

Privilege: operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +t

/umode +t

USER MODE w

Usage: UMODE +|-w

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-w

w - Wallops

Messages sent by opers to users will be visible. This is usually a good mode to have set on. Opers will sometimes send information that is helpful but not urgent through wallops. For example, if the network were in the process of rerouting some servers, causing some quick splits, there might be a wallop about it.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +w

/umode +w

USER MODE W

Usage: UMODE +|-W

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-W

W - Watch list exception for +m

This mode is only effective if you have UMODE +m set, it allows users to message you if you have them on your WATCH list.

By using +m and +W, you can declare which users may message you, just by adding the nicks to your WATCH list. This can be useful if you are busy or just want to talk to a very few, possibly only one user at some point.

Privilege: user

Examples:

/mode jimmers +W

/umode +W

See also: UMODE +B

USER MODE x

Usage: UMODE +|-x

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-x

x - Hash host

IP masking of the hostmask which helps to prevent denial of service attacks. In the formation of =numbersletters or numbersletter=. You can still ban specific users by their full address, just ban the munged version that you can see in their whois, and they will be unable to join.

Privilege: operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +x

/umode +x

USER MODE X

Usage: UMODE +|-X

Usage: MODE <nick> +|-X

X - Dehash host

The +X mode will break the +x mode except on channel information or +x for network operators.

Privilege: operator

Examples:

/mode jimmers +X

/umode +X