Transferring channel ownership

To transfer ownership of a registered channel to another user on AustNet, you must use ChanOP commands. Because channel ownership grants full administrative control over settings, access control lists (ACLs), and successor rights, this process should only be done with trusted individuals.

1. Prerequisites for the New Owner

Before you can transfer ownership, ensure that the recipient meets the following requirements:

1. They must be connected to the network.
2. They must have a registered account with NickOP.
3. They should ideally already be added to the channel's access list with appropriate operator privileges.

2. Transferring the Founder Status

The current founder (or owner) must update the channel's founder flag and assign the primary ownership role to the new user's registered account.

1. Assigning Founder Status:
2. Depending on the specific ChanOP command syntax supported by the network services, you typically grant founder or successor status using:

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1. Alternatively, if your services use a flag-based access list model where the founder sits at the highest level (such as level 500 or flag +A), you update their access level:

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3. What Happens to the Existing Access List?

When ownership is transferred, the handling of the rest of the channel's ACL depends on how you manage the transition:

1. Existing Access Levels Remain: By default, transferring the founder status changes who holds supreme administrative control, but existing access entries (such as operators, voiced users, or trusted helpers) remain intact on the channel's ACL.

1. Cleaning Up Old Access: Once the new owner takes over, it is best practice for them to review the current access list using:

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1. They can then remove obsolete entries, former co-owners, or inactive users to ensure the channel's security is clean and up to date.