Security

Passwords

• Use a long unique password
• Do not reuse across services
• Change immediately if you suspect compromise

SASL & Cloaking

SASL authenticates you during connection setup. Cloaking (+x) hides your IP from other users.

SSL/TLS

Use the SSL port (e.g. 6697). Prevents sniffing on local networks.

Social Engineering

Never send passwords to 'admins'. Official announcements use signed messages or known channels.

Spam & Phishing

• Do not open dubious short links
• Do not run commands you do not understand
• Report suspicious users

Account Protection

• Stay active (inactive accounts may be removed)
• Use vHost only for legitimate names

Additional Hardening Tips

• Prefer SSL (ircs://) endpoints; avoid plain-text on public Wi‑Fi if possible.
• Never paste raw service auth tokens in public channels or paste sites.
• Audit your client scripts/plugins; disable ones you do not trust.
• Report suspicious clones or mass joins to staff early (#help).