Operator tools
The commands you will use most.
Operators only. This section is for IRC operators.
| Task | Command |
|---|---|
| Op yourself in a room you are in | /opme #room |
| Join any room whatever its modes | /ojoin #room |
| Invite yourself or someone else | /msg OperServ INVITE #room [nick] |
| Hold a room with faux users | /msg OperServ BOT ADD nick ident@host Real name, then BOT JOIN nick #room |
| Set a topic with a bot | /msg OperServ BOT TOPIC nick #room text |
| Op, voice or kick with a bot | /msg OperServ BOT OP #room nick and BOT KICK |
| Take access in a room | /msg OperServ SOP #room ADD yournick |
| Hand a room to someone | /msg OperServ CHANSERV FTRANSFER #room nick |
| Network ban | /msg OperServ AKILL ADD mask reason |
| Message everyone | /msg OperServ GLOBAL text |
| Look at a user | /msg OperServ USERINFO nick |
Notes
/opmeworks only in a room you are in. It is a services command, so the server does not need to be restarted when it changes./ojoinlifts invite, key, limit and ban restrictions for the join and puts them back afterwards.- Hidden rooms (
+s,+p) show in your own/list.
More in Operator guide
- Operator commandsThe commands built into the server that only operators can use.
- Operator protectionWhy ordinary users cannot kick or ban you.
- Operator cheat sheetThe commands added in October 2026, with examples.
- Advanced Sharing LinksSend people to a room with its look and language already chosen, using short codes in the web address.
- Operator guideFor network operators: what you can do and where to find it.