NickServ Commands

NickServ manages registered nicknames and account functions. All commands can be used with /ns or /msg NS.

Available Commands

These commands help you manage your nickname and reservations:

/ns INFO <nick>

Show information

Displays information about a registered nickname, including registration date and account details.

Example: /ns INFO TestUser

/ns STATUS <nick>

Check online status

Checks if a nickname is online and authenticated.

Example: /ns STATUS TestUser

/ns GHOST <nick>

Disconnect ghost session

Disconnects a ghost session using your nickname. Useful when your old connection is still active.

Example: /ns GHOST YourNick
Note: You must be authenticated to the account that owns the nickname.

/ns RELEASE <nick>

Release nickname

Releases a protected nickname from services if it is temporarily blocked.

Example: /ns RELEASE YourNick

/ns RECOVER <nick>

Recover nickname

Recovers your nickname by disconnecting the old session and automatically changing your nick.

Example: /ns RECOVER YourNick
Tip: This is a combination of GHOST and automatic nick change – ideal for connection problems.

/ns RESERVE <nick>

Reserve additional nickname

Reserves an additional nickname for your account. You can have multiple aliases.

Example: /ns RESERVE MyAltNick
Note: The reserved nickname is linked to your main account.

/ns UNRESERVE <nick>

Remove nickname reservation

Removes a nickname reservation from your account.

Example: /ns UNRESERVE MyAltNick

Common Use Cases

Connection lost – nickname still in use

When your connection drops and your nickname is still used by the old session:

  1. Connect with a temporary nickname (e.g. MyNick_)
  2. Use /ns RECOVER MyNick
  3. The old ghost is disconnected and you get your nickname back

Using multiple nicknames

If you want to use different nicknames for the same account:

  1. Reserve additional nicknames with /ns RESERVE MyAltNick
  2. Switch between your nicknames with /nick MyAltNick
  3. All reserved nicknames are linked to your account

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