Guides, policies, and troubleshooting help

What is and is not permitted on AustNet, from general communication and community channels through to prohibited content and activities.

AustNet does not monitor channel content and strongly advises parental supervision for minors. What channel owners are responsible for.

A plain-language summary of the most important AustNet rules covering conduct, content, bots, cloning, and ban circumvention.

Connect to irc.austnet.org, pick a nickname, join #help or a channel that interests you, and register your nick with NickOP.

The progression from verbal warning to kick, temporary ban, K-line, and permanent removal - and how to appeal each stage.

Reporting misconduct via the #help channel, opening a support ticket, or emailing [email protected]. What evidence to include.

How to behave respectfully in channels, when to use private messages, avoiding floods, and general unwritten rules of IRC culture.

AustNet collects IP addresses and connection data for security. What is stored, how long, and what is never shared with third parties.