Basic IRC Chat Commands and Moderation
Welcome to the IRC Chat Commands and Moderation guide! Here, you'll find all the essential IRC commands and tips on how to effectively moderate chat on Free Chat Now or other IRC platforms.
Basic IRC Chat Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| /join | Join a specific chat room (channel). | /join #ChatRoom |
| /part | Leave the current chat room (channel). | /part #ChatRoom |
| /quit | Disconnect from the IRC server. | /quit Goodbye! |
| /whisper | Send a private message to another user. | /whisper User123 Hello! |
| /notice | Send an important notice to a user or channel. | /notice User123 Please read the rules. |
| /list | See a list of available channels. | /list |
| /kick | Remove a user from the current chat room (operator only). | /kick User123 Spamming is not allowed. |
| /ban | Ban a user from the current chat room (operator only). | /ban User123 |
| /topic | Change the channel topic (operator only). | /topic Welcome to the Chat Room! |
| /mode | Set channel or user mode (operator only). | /mode #ChatRoom +m |
| /nick | Change your nickname. | /nick NewUsername |
| /me | Send an action message in third person. | /me is having a great time! |
| /whois | Get information about a user. | /whois User123 |
| /invite | Invite a user to join a channel. | /invite User123 #ChatRoom |
| /ignore | Ignore messages from a specific user. | /ignore User123 |
Managing Chat Moderation
As a chat moderator, you have tools to help you manage and maintain a friendly environment in the chat room. Here’s a list of key moderation commands and their uses:
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| /op | Grant operator status to a user so they can moderate the chat. | /op User123 |
| /deop | Remove operator status from a user. | /deop User123 |
| /voice | Allow a user to speak in moderated channels. | /voice User123 |
| /devoice | Revoke voice status, restricting a user's ability to speak in moderated channels. | /devoice User123 |
| /kick | Remove a disruptive user from the chat room. They can rejoin unless banned. | /kick User123 Please follow the rules. |
| /ban | Ban a user from the chat room, preventing them from rejoining. | /ban User123 |
| /unban | Lift a ban on a user, allowing them to rejoin the chat room. | /unban User123 |
| /mute | Prevent a user from speaking in the channel. | /mute User123 |
| /unmute | Allow a muted user to speak again. | /unmute User123 |
| /clear | Clear chat history for all users in the room. | /clear |
Using these moderation tools helps keep the Free Chat Now community safe, friendly, and enjoyable for everyone.