NickServ

NickServ lets you register a nickname and authenticate to it when you connect.

Registration

Register your current nickname with:

/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email>

Follow the instructions sent to your email address. If you have trouble, ask for help in #help.

Login

OuchNet supports several authentication methods:

• CertFP — strongest security, with more setup required. See the CertFP guide.
• SASL PLAIN — common and straightforward; security depends on your password.
• Password forwarding — your client forwards a password to NickServ after connecting. This can delay access to channels requiring authenticated users.

SASL

Configure your IRC client to use SASL PLAIN with your registered nickname and NickServ password. Client-specific settings vary; consult your client documentation if needed.

Password forwarding

Some clients support a NickServ password field that sends an identify command after connection. This is convenient, but authentication may complete after channel joins are attempted.

Enforce

Once authenticated, you can enable nickname enforcement with:

/msg NickServ SET ENFORCE ON