Basic Commands 

 

 

  • /nick nickname

  • Changes your nickname to a new nickname.

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  • /away [message]

  • example:  /away Off to get something to eat, back in a moment.
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  • /invite nickname #channel

  • Invites a nickname to a channel that you are on.
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  • /join #channel

  • Joins the specified channel.
  • example:  /join #Bangladesh
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  • /me message

  • Sends an action message to the current channel or query window. To send an action message to a specific channel or nickname, see the /describe command.
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  • /msg nickname message

  • Sends a private message to nickname without opening a query window.
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  • /notice nickname message

  • Sends a private message to nickname without opening a query window for either you or them.
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  • /part #channel

  • Leaves a channel that you are on.
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  • /privmsg nickname message

  • Sends a private message to nickname that will open a query window for the other user.
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  • /query nickname message

  • Opens a query window to this nickname and sends them a private message.
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  • /quit [message]

  • Disconnects you from IRC and will give the optional message as the reason for your departure. (this message only appears to people who are on the same channels as you).
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  • /topic #channel newtopic

  • Changes the topic for a channel that you are on.
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  • /whois nickname

  • Shows you information about a nickname.

 

  • /kick #channel nickname

  • Kicks a nickname off a channel that you are on.

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  • /mode #channel|nickname [[+|-]modechars [parameters]]

  • This is a powerful command that gives channel operators control of a channel and the users on it.

 

Here a few examples of the MODE command:

 

  • To give someone op status:    /mode #channelname +o nickname

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  • Giving someone op status means giving them control over the channel and the users on it. Give this out sparingly and to people you trust.
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  • To op several people:   /mode #channelname +ooo nick1 nick2 nick3

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  • To de-op someone:    /mode #channelname -o nickname

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  • To ban someone:  /mode #channelname +b nickname (or user address)

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  • To unban someone:  /mode #channelname -b nickname (or user address)

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  • To make a channel invite only:  /mode #channelname +i

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  • You must now invite a user for them to be able to join your channel.
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