Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions - NINA IRC

What is IRC?: IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat and is one of the world's oldest real-time chat systems. Like most other modern chat services people can speak in public chat rooms (channels) or privately (messages).
Are bots/warez/child porn/flooding/bot nets/etc allowed on your servers?: No, they aren't, see our Rules page. Also be sure to check the MOTD (/motd) of each server to find out rules pertaining to a specific server.
What is an extremely concise history of NINA IRC Network?: It was a network started sometime in the late 90s under the name Slacknet, in around 2004 a group of major servers decided to leave and form their own network (which no longer exists by the way) which left Slacknet crippled and it never could recover. In June 2006 it was expanded back yet again from a company founded of the same name, however powered by the users. Then in 2021 it became a part of the NINA network of servers.
Can I link a server to NINA IRC?: No, all of our servers are managed by staff and owned by them.
Does NINA IRC support hiding hosts/host mangling?: Yes, you can mangle your host by typing: /mode yournick +x
Does NINA IRC have Services? (ChanServ, NickServ, etc.)?: Yes, for more information see the Services FAQ.

Does NINA IRC have Services? (ChanServ, NickServ, etc.)?: OperServ (operators only), HelpServ, BotServ, MemoServ, HostServ, ChanServ, and NickServ.
Why does NINA IRC have Services?: We realize that perhaps people who have been around for a long time (such as EFnet users) see no need for services, however because of how the NINA network works, we find it is better for users that services exist.
How can I register my nick?: You must register on our registration page.
How can I register a channel?: /msg chanserv help register
How can I learn more about a service and it's commands?: /msg [service] help
Where can I learn more?: On our Services Page

Can I become an oper?: No. Operator status only open to Community Leaders and other employees.