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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==

To protect your username and permit access to additional privileges, we suggest you create an IRC account.  

To protect your username and permit access to additional privileges, we suggest you create an IRC account.

#Connect to the IRC channel

<br />'''1'''. Connect to the IRC channel

#Type <code>/nickserv register ''password'' ''email''</code> where password and e-mail are replaced with a password of your choosing and an e-mail address you have access to.  Be aware that the password could be compromised, so do not use a password you use anywhere else.  Also, your e-mail can by default be seen by other users.  There is a way to hide it, but this is not done automatically.

<br />'''2'''. Select a password which you will remember but is not used anywhere else.  Then type <code>/nickserv register ''password'' ''email''</code> where password and e-mail are replaced with that password of your choosing and an e-mail address you have access to.  Be aware that your e-mail can by default be seen by other users.  There is a way to hide it, but this is not done automatically.

#Check your e-mail.  In a little while, a confirmation message should arrive.

#Using the code in the email message, enter: <code>/nickserv CONFIRM ''passcode''</code>  '''Note: The directions in the confirmation message may be incorrect! Make sure to do it this way'''

'''3'''. Check your e-mail.  In a little while, a confirmation message should arrive.  This can take several hours or just a few minutes.  It will contain a confirmation code.

#You are now registered!  Log in at least once every 30 days to keep your account active.

<br />'''4'''. Using the code in the email message, enter: <code>/nickserv CONFIRM ''ConfirmationCode''</code>  (replacing "ConfirmationCode" with the code sent to your e-mail).'''Note: The directions in the confirmation message may be incorrect! Make sure to do it this way'''

'''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>

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