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#Enter your preferred username, and two backup names, in case your primary is in use of has not yet been released from your last visit. We suggest that you use your Conservapedia username, if you have one.

#Enter your preferred username, and two backup names, in case your primary is in use of has not yet been released from your last visit. We suggest that you use your Conservapedia username, if you have one.

#Enter your real name, or a portion of it if desired

#Enter your real name, or a portion of it if desired

#Find AccessIRC in the network list, and click to connect. (If using a program other than HexChat, you may need to add irc.accessIRC.net to the list)

#Find AccessIRC in the network list, and click to connect. (If using a program other than HexChat, you may need to add irc.accessIRC.net or irc.irc.cc to the list)

#Once connected, type into the dialog box #conservapedia, and click join.

#Once connected, type into the channel dialog box the channel name "#conservapedia", and click join.

==Setup==

==Setup==

'''5'''. You are now registered!  Log in using the directions below at least once every 30 days to keep your account active.

'''5'''. You are now registered!  Log in using the directions below at least once every 30 days to keep your account active.

::''Note: Some clients such as Quassel may not work with ''/nickserv''.  If you are having difficulty getting the commands through, use ''/msg nickserv@services.accessirc.net'' instead''

::''Note: Some clients such as Quassel may not work with ''/nickserv''.  If you are having difficulty getting the commands through, use ''<code>/msg nickserv@services.accessirc.net</code>'' instead.''

==Account usage==

==Account usage==

If you have created an account, you will need to log in when you connect to gain access to any privileges you may have, and to prove your identity to others.

If you have created an account, you will need to log in when you connect to gain access to any privileges you may have, and to prove your identity to others.<br />

#Connect to the IRC channel

'''1'''. Connect to the IRC channel (if you are not already connected)<br />

#Type <code>/nickserv identify ''password''</code> (Make sure there is not a space before the slash--this would show the entire command including your password to everyone on the channel.)

'''2'''. Type <code>/nickserv identify ''password''</code>,  replacing "password" with the password you set.

#You are now logged in. If you have any privileges, they should be automatically applied to you.

:::For example, enter <code>/nickserv identify MyPassword17</code> if your password is "MyPassword17"

'''3'''. You are now logged in. If you have any privileges, they should be automatically applied to you.

===Configuration===

===Configuration===

==Miscellaneous==

==Miscellaneous==

*Users can set them selves as away using <code>/away 1</code> and set themselves as back using <code>/away</code>

*Users can set them selves as away using <code>/away *</code> and set themselves as back using <code>/away</code> (in HexChat <code>/Back</code> should be used instead). An away message may also be included when away status is set. In place of the asterisk, users can specify a reason, like <code>/away Mowing the lawn, I will be back soon</code>

[[Category:Conservapedia]]

[[Category:Conservapedia]]