
Use a duration of 0 (zero) for a permanent ban.Įxample: /KLINE 3600 please go away for at least an hour The duration is in seconds or a time expression such as 1h or 1d. To ban a user from the server you can use /KLINE duration reason. This comes in a few flavors:īanning a user from the server (KLINE) You can also ban a user for a specified amount of time (or permanently). You can forcefully disconnect a user by issuing a KILL. Killing and banning users from the server Killing a user (KILL)

This is the most popular principle for more established servers. IRCOps will only take actions when security is at stake or users are harassed/spammed via private messages (PM). Channel ops/owners can kick or ban a user, there's no need for an IRCOp to interfere. When there is a problem in a channel that can be resolved by the channel owners / channel operators, it is up to the channel staff to resolve the situation. This view is quite different than the previous one: IRCOps don't interfere with channel matters It also fits a centrally managed server where all channels are only managed by server staff. This is often the idea someone has when setting up his/her first server.

IRCOps "outrank" channel ops/owners and they are free to use that power with no restrictions. IRCOps are permitted to join any channel, become a channel operator everywhere and reserve the right to do so whenever they deem fit. Of course, the options aren't as black/white as outlined below: It's up to you to decide which one you favor more. Let's introduce the two most popular principles / codes of conduct. There are different ways to deal with this power. NOTE: The sections below will assume you managed to become an IRCOp. The highest is netadmin (which is in the default example configuration file), or netadmin-with-override (more about that later). The operclass directive in the oper block will set this level. If you have problems /OPER'ing up, see: FAQ: How to become IRCOp / administrator Note that both the name and password are case sEnSiTiVe. Then on IRC, you can type /OPER name-in-operblock password to become IRCOp. When setting up your server you should have added an Oper block. On IRC people with special server privileges are called "IRC Operators", often shortened to "IRCOps" or "opers". You are familiar with concepts like nicks, channels, user modes and channel modes. This guide assumes you have basic understanding of IRC.


5.2 Banning a user from the server (KLINE).5 Killing and banning users from the server.4.2 IRCOps don't interfere with channel matters.
