Undernet FAQ

Undernet FAQ

Below you will find common questions about Our Network. Undernet is one of the oldest IRC Networks. If your new to Undernet the FAQ below will help you get the most out of the network. Many of the FAQ below will also pertain to other networks.

Connecting to Undernet
You will need to download and configure an IRC Client. mIRC is the most widely used.
The client I chose has no Undernet servers listed.
If your client allows the addition of servers you may manually add Undernet's.
irc.undernet.org for the US
irc.eu.undernet.org for EU users
ports : 6660-6667 and 7000
User Modes
Undernet has 4 user modes:
+i Invisible: When you set invisible mode, users won't see you on a /who # or a /names # command unless they are on the channel with you.
+d Deaf: When you set deaf mode, you don't hear what is said in the channel.
+w Wallops: When you set wallops mode, you can see IRC Operators, sending notices to other IRC Operators.
+x Registered: This mode requires you create a username and be logged into CService. It enables you to hide your ip or host using and @undernet.org mask. Your host looking like: ".users.undernet.org".

To set a mode type:
/mode [+|-]modechars
Channel Modes
+n: No external messages.
When this mode is set on Channel, users cannot send messages to the channel by using /MSG #

+t: Only Ops can set topic
Prevents normal users from changing the channel topic.

+i: Invite only.
When this mode set on Channel, a user needs an invite to join.

+m: Moderated.
When this mode is set on Channel, ONLY ops and voiced people (those with a + before their nick) can send text to the channel.

+k: Key.

When this mode is set on Channel, the channel is Locked with a key (password). you will be unable to join the channel without the correct key.
To join a keyed channel type /join #

+l: Limit to X amount of Users.
This mode is used to set a limit on a channel. If you set the limit to 50 only 50 users will be allowed to join.

+p: Private.

When this mode is set on Channel, the channel is private. The channel will not show in your whois or the channels list.

+s: Secret.

When this mode is set on Channel, the channel doesn't show when someone who isn't IN the channel does a whois on you.

+b: Ban.

When a user on your channel acts inappropriately you can remove them by kicking and placing a ban on his/her user@host.

+r: Registered users ONLY

When this mode is set on Channel, only people who have AUTHENTICATED with X can join your channel.

To set a mode type(s):
/mode #| [+|-]modechars .
Nick Registration
Undernet does not offer nick registration services. Nicks are first come first serve. If you stay connected to Undernet for long periods of time and you have chosen a nick that seems to be hard to keep there are keep my nick scripts available, however please note there should never be any retaliation if your preferred nick is in use.
Register a Username
Undernet does not offer nick registrations, however you can register a username which can sometimes be your nick using CService. Once you have completed the registration process you may login to X. This registration allows you to join +r channels and set a mode to hide your real ip or host.
Logging into Undernet's Channel Service
There are two ways to log into Undernet's Channel Service, by hand or automated. We recommend using the automated method seen below.
Single use: Use this in your status window after joining the Undernet Network
/msg x@channels.undernet.org LOGIN username password

Automated Use: Add the line below to your perform in mIRC and enable on connect.
/msg x@channels.undernet.org LOGIN username password

Note that you must log in with your username at least once every 60 days or the username will be deleted.
How do I hide my ip or host
There are two ways to hide your ip or host after you log into Undernet's Channel Service We recommend using the automated method seen below.
Single use: Use this in your status window after joining the Undernet Network
/mode yournick +x

Automated Use: Add the line below to your perform in mIRC and enable on connect.
/mode yournick +x
Server requires Identd to Connect
Identd must be enabled in your IRC client for may servers on Undernet. This is to curb abuse from clones and spambots. If you still fail to ident to the server after identd is enabled in your irc client the cause may be your firewall and or router.
Can I have my own channel on Undernet
There are thousands of channels on Undernet. You may open a channel at anytime assuming the channel name you choose is not already in use. Simply type /j #channelname. Undernet has a Channel Registration available for well established channels and will provide a bot known as X. Please not this registration is NOT available to channels offering copywrited subject matter.
I've been Banned from Channel(s)
There can be many reasons a user is banned. Channel Owners make their own rules regarding what is tolerable for their channel(s). If you have no idea why you were banned you might message a channel op and inquire. Rule of thumb when joining a new channel, sit awhile say hello, and try to know the channel rules before active participation.
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