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OperaNet regularly experiences private message spam. As a result, we've blocked private messages from users who are not registered and identified to nickserv by default. To be able to send messages to everyone, all you need to do is register and identify with your nickname. This does NOT mean that you can just send messages to everyone. It's a common courtesy to ask in a public channel first if you can send private messages. Some channels also have that as a rule, so make sure you are aware of the rules that apply.

How can I receive private messages from unregistered users?

First off, it's much easier if everyone just registers their nick. Check out the other posts on this blog if you or your friends need help registering.

You are a registered user

Since you are a registered user, everyone will be able to get your messages. For you to receive messages from unregistered users you need to unset the +R mode by using this command:

/mode yournick -R

The uppercase R is important here, since a lowercase one is a different mode.

You are an unregistered user

Since you are an unregistered user, not everyone will be able to get your messages. For you to receive messages from unregistered users you need to unset the +R mode by using this command:

/mode yournick -R

The uppercase R is important here, since a lowercase one is a different mode.

For other people to receive your messages, they have to follow this guide too and unset the +R mode.

You can use the "MemoServ" service to send messages to users even if they aren't online. Both the sender's nickname and the target nickname or channel must be registered in order to send a memo.

Sending messages

To send a message, use the following command:

/msg MemoServ send nick message

- "nick" is the receipients nickname
- "message" is the message you want to send

Reading messages

When you receive a message MemoServ will send you a message like this:

You have a new memo from Opera.
Type /msg MemoServ READ 1 to read it.

To read the message, you simply type in the text accorcing to the instructions, in this case:

/msg MemoServ READ 1

Listing your messages

To get a list of the messages you received, use the following command:

/msg MemoServ LIST

Deleting messages

To delete a message you need to know the number of that message, which is shown in the message list. Use the following command to delete a message:

/msg MemoServ DEL number

- "number" is the number of the message you want to delete, and which you can find by using the "LIST" command.

After registering a channel, you can add users so they can get op status and use different ChanServ commands.

To add a user to your channel, use the following command:

/msg ChanServ ACCESS channel ADD nickname level

- "channel" is the name of the channel you registered
- "nickname" is the name of the user to be added
- "level" is the access level the user should have.

List of default levels:

• 100: Access to AKICK command; automatic opping.
  
• 50: Automatic opping.
  
• 40: Automatic halfopping.
  
• 30: Automatic voicing.
  
• 0: No special privileges; can be opped by other ops (unless SECUREOPS is set).
  
• -1: May not be opped.
  
• -100: May not join the channel.
  

From Monday January 9 2006, OperaNet uses new server software which is quite different from the old servers. There are two important differences:

1. The old X service bot has been replaced by NickServ (account/nickname service) and ChanServ (channel service). ChanServ will not be visible in channels like X was, and cannot be invited to join a channel.
   
2. The Web interface is no longer available for registration and account management. All account and channel administration is done on the actual server, by sending IRC commands to the service bots.
   

For information on the commands that are available for NickServ and Chanserv, use these commands:

/msg NickServ HELP
/msg ChanServ HELP

Read more about getting started on the new servers...

In order to use the services on OperaNet, you will have to learn how to enter commands.

Commands, such as "/nick" to change your nickname, all have a slash ("/") in front of them, and they can be entered from anywhere you would normally type in text to chat to others. Commands will be sent directly to the IRC server, and will be hidden from other users.

Examples

This changes your nickname to "NewNick01":

/nick NewNick01

Using this command, you will join the "#opera" channel:

/join #opera

This sends the text "help" in a private message to the user "NickServ":

/msg NickServ help

"NickServ" is the official OperaNet nick services bot, and it will respond with a brief help text.

Again, the command will be invisible to other users even though it is entered in the same place you would otherwise type in normal text.

By default, anyone can use your nick even if you registered it. To prevent others from using your nick, you can enable the "kill" option in NickServ.

Enabling "kill

To give the user (which is you in most cases) 60 seconds to identify, enter the following command:

/msg NickServ SET KILL ON

Quick "kill"

To give the user 20 seconds to identify, enter the following command:

/msg NickServ SET KILL QUICK

Disabling the protection

To disable the nick protection, enter the following command:

/msg NickServ SET KILL OFF

Recovering your nick manually

It is possible to manually disconnect the person using your nick. You can do this by connecting with any nickname, and using the following command:

/msg NickServ RECOVER nick pass

"nick" is your registered nick.

"pass" is your password.

Now you can either wait for one minute until the nick is released automatically, or use the following command to release it right away:

/msg NickServ RELEASE nick pass

You can now change back to your registered nick.

In order to use many services on OperaNet, you will have to register your nickname and identify yourself to the server.

To register a new account, connect to OperaNet, and make sure that you are actually using the nick you wish to register.

Registering a new account

Enter the following command:

/msg NickServ REGISTER pass e-mail

- "pass" is a new password, which you will use to verify that you are the right owner of the nick. Do not give your password to anyone else!
- "e-mail" must be a valid e-mail address, which will be used to confirm your registration.

Note: The password is case sensitive. FIDO, Fido and fido are all different passwords.

Verifying the new registration

You will receive an e-mail containing an authentication code. This code must be sent to NickServ in order to activate your account. Use the following command:

/msg NickServ AUTH code

"code" is the code you received in the mail that was to the e-mail address you registered with.

You should now receive a message from NickServ telling you that the registration was authenticated and completed.

You can now proceed with logging in to your account.