Room modes
Every room setting you can use, and what it does.
Operators only. This section is for IRC operators.
Modes are one-letter settings. Set one with /mode #room +x and remove it with /mode #room -x. Several can be combined: /mode #room +nt.
| Mode | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
n | No outside messages | Only people in the room can write to it. On by default. |
t | Topic lock | Only operators change the topic. On by default. |
m | Moderated | Only operators and voiced people can write. |
i | Invite only | Needs an invitation to join. |
k | Key | Needs a password to join. |
l | Limit | Maximum number of people. |
s | Secret | Hidden from lists. |
p | Private | Hidden from lists. |
R | Registered only | Only identified, registered nicknames can join. |
r | Registered room | Set by services when a room is registered. You cannot set it yourself. |
z | SSL only | Only SSL/TLS connections can join. |
c | No colors | Messages with color or style codes are not allowed. |
d | No nickname changes | People in the room cannot change nickname. |
e | No CTCP | Blocks CTCP requests to the room. |
L | Language filter | Messages with blocked words are stopped. See Language filter. |
Lists
| Mode | List | See |
|---|---|---|
b | Bans | Ban lists |
E | Ban exceptions | Ban lists |
I | Invite exceptions | Keys, limits and invites |
People
| Mode | Meaning |
|---|---|
o | Operator, shown as @ |
v | Voice, shown as + |
u | User level, shown as -; given to people on the UOP list |
See Ops and voice. To read the same list on the network, type /hs cmodes.
Note. Some modes in the full ConferenceRooms set are accepted by the server but do nothing yet. Only the modes in this table are documented because they are the ones that work.
More in Rooms
- Room settingsEverything ChanServ lets the founder change.
- Room limitsKeep a busy room under control with a few numbers.
- Auditorium RowsBig events in small rooms: a master room and numbered sub-rooms.
- Channel linesA take-a-ticket queue for support rooms.
- Moderated eventsLive Q&A: a stage room, a private question inbox, and a team that picks the questions.
- Scheduled eventsPlan a live event: everybody is told, the room is set up and tidied for you.
- Room greetingSend every visitor a welcome message.
- Age-restricted roomsAdults-only rooms, and how to set your age.