Knowledgebase · Nickname & Account Help

Setting up auto-identify in HexChat, mIRC, and irssi

Updated 8 Sep 2026 Support Operations

How to configure your IRC client to send your NickOP password automatically on connect so you do not have to type it each time.

Grouping nicknames under one NickOP account

Use /NickOP GROUP to link alternate nicknames to your main account so they all share the same password and registration.

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How to drop a registered nickname

Releasing a nickname you no longer need using /NickOP DROP, and what happens to grouped nicks when the primary is dropped.

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How to identify to NickOP

Using /NickOP IDENTIFY <password> to authenticate each session, and how to set up auto-identify in your IRC client.

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How to register your nickname with NickOP

Use /NickOP REGISTER <password> <email> to claim your nickname. What to expect after registration and how to verify your address.

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