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NickServ Commands

NickServ manages registered nicknames and account functions. Prefer using /msg NickServ for all commands.

Available Commands

These commands help you manage your nickname and account:

/msg NickServ INFO <nick>

Show information

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

/msg NickServ INFO TestUser

/msg NickServ STATUS <nick>

Check online status

Checks if a nickname is online and authenticated.

/msg NickServ STATUS TestUser

/msg NickServ GHOST <nick> [password]

Disconnect ghost session

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

/msg NickServ GHOST YourNick

You must be authenticated to the account that owns the nickname.

/msg NickServ RELEASE <nick> [password]

Release nickname

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

/msg NickServ RELEASE YourNick

/msg NickServ RECOVER <nick> [password]

Recover nickname

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

/msg NickServ RECOVER YourNick

This is a combination of GHOST and automatic nick change – ideal for connection problems.

/msg NickServ GROUP

Group an additional nickname

Groups your current nickname into your existing account (GROUP).

/nick MyAltNick
      /msg NickServ GROUP

Log in with the alternate nick first, then run /msg NickServ GROUP.

/msg NickServ UNGROUP <nick>

Ungroup nickname

Removes a nickname from your account group (UNGROUP).

/msg NickServ UNGROUP 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 /msg NickServ 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. Log in with the alternate nick and use /msg NickServ GROUP
  2. Switch between your nicknames with /nick MyAltNick
  3. All reserved nicknames are linked to your account

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