Op security
Protect your @, your nickname and your room.
Operators only. This section is for IRC operators.
Ops are the target when someone wants to take a room. These habits protect you.
Protect your nickname
- Register it and identify every time. See Register a nickname.
- Use a strong, unique password.
- Turn on protection:
/ns SET PROTECT ON. - Never share your password, not even with other ops.
Protect the room
- Register it and keep the founder nickname private.
OPGUARD ONso only your AOPs and higher can be opped.IDENT ONso people must be identified before services op or voice them.- Lock the modes you rely on with
MLOCK. - Lock the topic with
TOPICLOCK.
Who to trust
| Level | Give it to |
|---|---|
| UOP | People who should always be able to get in. |
| VOP | Trusted regulars. |
| AOP | Active moderators you know well. |
| SOP | One or two deputies. |
| MGR | Almost never. |
| Founder | You, and one safe backup nickname. |
Look after the lists
irc
/cs AOP #room LIST /cs SOP #room LIST /cs WHY #room nick
Remove people who have gone, and anyone you are unsure about.
What network operators can see
Network operators can enter any room to help, and they are protected from kicks and bans. See Network operators in rooms.
More in Moderating and ops
- Ops in the Web ChatWhere you see and use @ in the browser.
- Ops and voiceGive and take operator and voice status.
- Kick and banRemove people from a room.
- Ban listsThe three lists a room keeps.
- Access listsGive people lasting rights in a registered room.
- AutokickKeep known troublemakers out for good.
- Topic lockMake sure the topic stays as you set it.
- Keep a room safeA checklist for rooms that matter.