From e3df53c327b5b0d2a4c73057b259bf47f7d3cdc7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: annathecrow Date: Sun, 31 May 2020 12:01:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add instructions how to register a nickname How to register a nickname with NickServ to post in protected channels. --- wiki/source/irc.md | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/wiki/source/irc.md b/wiki/source/irc.md index 403c83d..c43d66c 100644 --- a/wiki/source/irc.md +++ b/wiki/source/irc.md @@ -22,6 +22,15 @@ port 6667 and `/join #club`. feel free to use tilde.chat's [webchat](https://web.tilde.chat/?join=club) if you prefer. +some channels might require you to register your nickname with NickServ to post in them (e.g. #meta). NickServ acts like a regular user, so you communicate with it through `/msg`. steps: + +1. [optional] set nickname: `/nick YourNick` - not necessary with weechat, since it connects you under your tilde.club username +2. register: `/msg NickServ REGISTER YourPassword youremail@example.com` - you can use your tilde.club e-mail address for this +3. wait for registration email with confirmation code +4. confirm: `/msg NickServ CONFIRM someCode` + +you might also need to log in/identify: `/msg NickServ IDENTIFY YourPassword`. + ## mailing list