MindForge is an IRC network, providing facilities to open source and free software project communities. Our desire is to create a nice place for users to chat and to create a big community for sharing and exchanging ideas. This network is open to everyone: register your nickname, create a channel, make friends and enjoy! :)

FAQs

1. How do I register my nickname?

To register your nickname type /msg NickServ REGISTER Password E-mail. Replace Password for the password that you want to use for your nickname and E-mail for a valid e-mail address.

After using this command you will receive an e-mail with a passcode which is needed to complete the registration process. To confirm your account type /msg NickServ CONFIRM Passcode. Replace Passcode for the passcode you received.

Important: The nickname will expire automatically if you don't confirm it in 24 hours.

2. I've registered my nickname, but how do I login to it each time I connect to IRC?

To identify to your nickname type /msg NickServ IDENTIFY Password.

3. I've lost my nickname's password!

If you forgot your password type /msg NickServ RESETPASS Nickname E-mail. Replace E-mail for the e-mail address is linked to your Nickname.

After using this command you will receive an e-mail with a passcode which is needed to reset your password. To confirm the process type /msg NickServ CONFIRM Nickname Passcode. Replace Passcode for the passcode you received.

Finally, change your password by typing /msg NickServ SET PASSWORD Password. Replace Password for the new password you want to use for your nickname.

4. I was disconnected from the network but my nickname is still in use. What can I do?

You can recover your nickname by typing /msg NickServ GHOST Nickname Password.

5. How do I register a channel?

To register a channel, you must first join it and get operator (+o or @) status. Then, type /msg ChanServ REGISTER_NEW #Channel Description. Enter the #Channel name and a short Description which will be displayed on the channel information.

Important: Since Anope 2, channels haven't password anymore so the channel identification is now linked to the nickname account. To give founder privileges to a nickname use the FOUNDER level, which is 10000 by default. Check /msg ChanServ HELP LEVELS for more information.

6. How do I set a topic to my channel?

To set the topic of your channel type /TOPIC #Channel Topic.

In addition, you can prevent the channel topic from unwanted changes with the LOCK option. Type /msg ChanServ TOPIC #Channel LOCK to enable the protection and /msg ChanServ TOPIC #Channel UNLOCK to disable it.

Note: The channel founder can change the topic even when the protection is enabled via /msg ChanServ TOPIC #Channel SET Topic.

7. How do I assign a bot to my channel?

To assign a services bot to your channel type /msg BotServ ASSIGN #Channel BotName. To see a list of the available bots type /msg BotServ BOTLIST.

8. How do I make other people get status automatically when they join my channel?

To give other users status automatically on join your channel, you may choose between the two most popular ways:

a) Adding a registered nickname to the channel access list by typing /msg ChanServ ACCESS #Channel ADD Nickname Level.
b) Adding a hostmask (nick!ident@hostname) to the channel access list by typing /msg ChanServ ACCESS #Channel ADD Hostmask Level. If you add a hostmask, users joining the channel and matching the added rule will get the assigned level automatically.

Each level comes with different privileges. Here's a list with the most useful levels in a default channel setup:

  • 3: The user will automatically receive voice (+v or +) status on join.
  • 4: The user will automatically receive half-op (+h or %) status on join.
  • 5: The user will automatically receive op (+o or @) status on join.
  • 10: The user will automatically receive op and protect (+oa or &) status on join.
  • 10000: The user will automatically receive owner (+q or ~) status with founder privileges on join.

You can check what level is required for each command or privilege by typing /msg ChanServ LEVELS #Channel LIST. The levels are also editable, type /msg ChanServ HELP LEVELS to know more about it.

To view the channel access list type /msg ChanServ ACCESS #Channel LIST.

Note: Adding hostmask rules is recommended for advanced users only.

9. How do I get a vHost for my nickname?

There are three ways by which you can get a virtual host for your nickname. Visit the vHosts page to see all information detailed.

10. I have been banned from the network. How can I contact a network administrator?

Please read this page to know how contact us.