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= Nickname Registration =
== Nickname Registration ==


Welcome to HybridIRC's nickname registration page! Registering a nickname is completely '''FREE'''.
Welcome to the '''HybridIRC Nickname Registration''' guide! Registering your nickname is completely '''FREE''' and ensures that your chosen nickname remains exclusively yours on the network. This registration not only protects your identity but also unlocks additional features to enhance your experience.


By registering, you ensure that no one else on the server can use your chosen nickname. Registration helps safeguard your identity and unlocks additional features. However, if your nickname remains unused for one year, it will expire and become available for others to register. Any channel access or ownership associated with the nickname will be lost or transferred to the first designated '''successor''' (if one exists).
'''Key Benefits'''
* '''Protect your identity''' by securing your nickname from unauthorized use.
* '''Send and receive offline messages''' (memos) with other registered users.
* '''Customize your profile''' by uploading an avatar via KiwiIRC to make your online presence stand out.
* Manage multiple nicknames under a single email address, eliminating the need for separate registrations.


== Steps to Register a Nickname ==
'''Important Notes'''
* If a registered nickname remains unused for one year, it will expire and become available for others to claim. Any associated channel access or ownership will either be lost or transferred to a designated '''successor''' (if applicable).
 
By registering your nickname, you gain more control over your account and interactions on the network. Don't miss out on the benefits!
 
'''Steps to Register a Nickname'''
 
'''Change to the Nickname You Want to Use'''
 
Before registering, ensure you are using the nickname you wish to register. To change your current nickname, use the following command:


=== 1. Change to the Nickname You Want to Use === 
Before registering, ensure you are using the nickname you wish to register. Use the following command to change your current nickname: 
<pre>/nick &lt;desired_nickname&gt;</pre>
<pre>/nick &lt;desired_nickname&gt;</pre>


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<pre>/nick MyNickname</pre>
<pre>/nick MyNickname</pre>


=== 2. Check Nickname Availability === 
''Note:''' If the nickname is already registered, you will see:
Make sure your desired nickname is not already registered or in use:
<pre>You have 60 seconds to identify to your nickname before it is changed.</pre>
<pre>/msg NickServ info &lt;nickname&gt;</pre>


=== 3. Register Your Nickname === 
'''What to do:'''
Use the following command to register:
* If it's '''yours''', log in:
  <pre>/msg NickServ identify &lt;YourPassword&gt;</pre>
* If you '''forgot your password''', request a reset:
  <pre>/msg NickServ sendpass &lt;YourNickname&gt;</pre>
* If it '''belongs to someone else''', pick a different nickname.
 
== Register Your Nickname ==
 
Once you are using the desired nickname, register it with the following command:
<pre>/msg NickServ register &lt;password&gt; &lt;e-mail&gt;</pre>
<pre>/msg NickServ register &lt;password&gt; &lt;e-mail&gt;</pre>


'''Example:'''   
'''Example:'''   
<pre>/msg NickServ register MyS3cureP3ssword myemail@example.com</pre>
<pre>/msg NickServ register MyS3cureP@ssword myemail@example.com</pre>
 
'''Verify Your Email Address'''
 
Complete the registration by following the instructions sent to your email from ''HybridIRC Network Services''.


=== 4. Verify Your Email Address === 
'''Important:'''
Complete the process by following the instructions sent to your email from ''HybridIRC Network Services''.
* Check your spam or junk folder if the activation email doesn’t appear in your inbox.
* Mark the email as "Not spam/junk" if necessary.
* If verification is not completed within '''24 hours''', your nickname will be released and become available for others to register.


'''Note:''' Check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the activation email in your inbox. Mark the email as "Not spam/junk" if necessary. 
'''Incorrect Email Address'''
If verification is not completed within '''24 hours''', your nickname will be released and available for others to register.


=== Incorrect Email Address === 
If you entered the wrong email address, you can cancel the registration and start over using the DROP command:
If you entered the wrong email, you can cancel and start over by using the DROP command:
<pre>/msg NickServ drop &lt;nickname&gt; &lt;password&gt;</pre>
<pre>/msg NickServ drop &lt;nickname&gt; &lt;password&gt;</pre>


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<pre>/msg NickServ drop Dave I3C00ki3SWch0co1aTe</pre>
<pre>/msg NickServ drop Dave I3C00ki3SWch0co1aTe</pre>


== What if I Can’t Register a Nickname? ==
== What if I Can’t Register a Nickname? ==
If you’re unable to register your nickname due to device limitations or other issues, you can email us at '''[mailto:support@hybridirc.com support@hybridirc.com]''' with the nickname you'd like to register. Ensure the email is sent from the address you want associated with the nickname. 
 
== Temporary Nickname Registration ==
 
When you first register a nickname, it is temporarily reserved until your email address is verified. If you do not complete the email verification process within '''24 hours''', the nickname registration will expire, and the nickname will be available for others to register.
 
== Invalid Email Address ==
 
While attempting to register, you might encounter one of the following error messages from NickServ:
 
<pre>"Sorry, we do not accept registrations with email addresses from that domain. Use another address."</pre> 
or 
<pre>"[email] is not a valid e-mail address."</pre> 
 
These errors indicate that the provided email address does not meet the network’s requirements.


=== Why Does This Happen? ===
If you're unable to register your nickname due to device limitations or other issues, you can email us at '''[mailto:support@hybridirc.com support@hybridirc.com]''' with the following details:
* Your desired nickname.
* Ensure the email is sent from the address you want associated with the nickname.


Your email address may be rejected for these reasons:
'''Important Notes'''
# '''Restricted Domain''': The email domain you are using (e.g., disposable or temporary email services) is blocked for registrations.
* The email address you provide:
# '''Invalid Format''': Email addresses must contain only:
  * Must not already be linked to another account.
  * Letters (a–z, A–Z)
  * Must not be a disposable or temporary email address.
  * Numbers (0–9)
    * Temporary email addresses can expire, making it impossible to recover your nickname's password if forgotten.
  * Periods (.)
# '''Typing Errors''': Verify your email address has no mistakes, such as:
  * Missing characters (e.g., no "@" or domain name).
  * Extra spaces or prohibited special characters.


=== How to Fix This ===
Please allow up to '''24 hours''' for your registration request to be processed and confirmed. Once approved, our team will respond to your email request with further instructions to complete the registration process.


To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
For further assistance, join our '''[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help]''' channel on IRC.
# '''Use a Valid Email Address'''
  Provide an email address from a recognized provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook).
# '''Avoid Restricted Domains'''
  Do not use disposable or temporary email addresses, as they are not permitted.
# '''Double-Check for Typos'''
  Review your email address for accuracy before submitting it.


=== Examples of Valid and Invalid Email Addresses ===
'''Temporary Nickname Registration'''


'''Valid:'''
When you first register a nickname, it is temporarily reserved until your email address is verified. If you do not complete the email verification process within '''24 hours''', the nickname registration will expire, and the nickname will become available for others to register.
* john.doe@gmail.com
Ensure the email address includes an "@" symbol and a valid domain name (e.g., @gmail.com).
* jenny2024@yahoo.com
* mike_123@example.org


'''Invalid:'''
== Need Help? ==
* myemail@@example.com (extra @ symbol)
* user!name@temporarymail.xyz (restricted domain)
* email@ (missing domain)


=== Need Help? === 
If your email is valid and you still experience issues:
If your email is valid and you still experience issues:
* Join our '''[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help]''' channel on IRC for real-time support.
* Join our '''[https://kiwiirc.hybridirc.com/#help #Help]''' channel on IRC for real-time support.
* Contact us via email at '''[mailto:support@hybridirc.com support@hybridirc.com]'''.
* Contact us via email at '''[mailto:support@hybridirc.com support@hybridirc.com]'''.


== Benefits of Nickname Registration ==
== Additional Nicknames ==


* Protect your nickname from unauthorized use.
* If you want to group additional nicknames but have already reached the 5 nickname limit, you’ll need to ungroup the undesired nickname first. Use the following command to ungroup a nickname:
* Save personalized settings for channels and other services.
  <pre>/msg NickServ ungroup &lt;nickname&gt;</pre>
* Send and receive offline messages or memos to/from registered users.
* To find out which other nicknames you have linked to your account, use the following command:
* [https://hybridirc.com/help/upload-your-avatar/ Upload an avatar via KiwiIRC to enhance your online identity.]
  <pre>/msg NickServ info &lt;yournickname&gt;</pre>
  This will display information about your registered nicknames.


== Additional Notes ==
'''Additional Notes'''


* Nicknames are temporarily reserved after issuing the registration command. Finalization requires email verification.
* Nicknames are temporarily reserved after issuing the registration command. Finalization requires email verification.
* Allow up to '''15 minutes''' for the email to arrive. If it doesn’t, contact a server operator for assistance.
* Allow up to '''15 minutes''' for the email to arrive. If it doesn’t, contact a network operator for assistance.
<h3 style="font-size: 1.3em; color: #e74c3c;">💡 Help & Resources</h3>
<div style="padding: 10px; background: #ecf0f1; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 10px;">
    <p style="color: #2c3e50;">Need more resources? Check out these links:</p>
    <ul>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/help/registration/nick-reg/ https://hybridirc.com/help/registration/nick-reg/]</li>
    </ul>
</div>

Latest revision as of 13:35, 28 February 2025

Nickname Registration

Welcome to the HybridIRC Nickname Registration guide! Registering your nickname is completely FREE and ensures that your chosen nickname remains exclusively yours on the network. This registration not only protects your identity but also unlocks additional features to enhance your experience.

Key Benefits

  • Protect your identity by securing your nickname from unauthorized use.
  • Send and receive offline messages (memos) with other registered users.
  • Customize your profile by uploading an avatar via KiwiIRC to make your online presence stand out.
  • Manage multiple nicknames under a single email address, eliminating the need for separate registrations.

Important Notes

  • If a registered nickname remains unused for one year, it will expire and become available for others to claim. Any associated channel access or ownership will either be lost or transferred to a designated successor (if applicable).

By registering your nickname, you gain more control over your account and interactions on the network. Don't miss out on the benefits!

Steps to Register a Nickname

Change to the Nickname You Want to Use

Before registering, ensure you are using the nickname you wish to register. To change your current nickname, use the following command: 

/nick <desired_nickname>

Example: 

/nick MyNickname

Note:' If the nickname is already registered, you will see: 

You have 60 seconds to identify to your nickname before it is changed.

What to do:

  • If it's yours, log in:
/msg NickServ identify <YourPassword>
  • If you forgot your password, request a reset:
/msg NickServ sendpass <YourNickname>
  • If it belongs to someone else, pick a different nickname.

Register Your Nickname

Once you are using the desired nickname, register it with the following command: 

/msg NickServ register <password> <e-mail>

Example: 

/msg NickServ register MyS3cureP@ssword myemail@example.com

Verify Your Email Address

Complete the registration by following the instructions sent to your email from HybridIRC Network Services.

Important:

  • Check your spam or junk folder if the activation email doesn’t appear in your inbox.
  • Mark the email as "Not spam/junk" if necessary.
  • If verification is not completed within 24 hours, your nickname will be released and become available for others to register.

Incorrect Email Address

If you entered the wrong email address, you can cancel the registration and start over using the DROP command: 

/msg NickServ drop <nickname> <password>

Example: 

/msg NickServ drop Dave I3C00ki3SWch0co1aTe

What if I Can’t Register a Nickname?

If you're unable to register your nickname due to device limitations or other issues, you can email us at support@hybridirc.com with the following details:

  • Your desired nickname.
  • Ensure the email is sent from the address you want associated with the nickname.

Important Notes

  • The email address you provide:
 * Must not already be linked to another account.
 * Must not be a disposable or temporary email address.
   * Temporary email addresses can expire, making it impossible to recover your nickname's password if forgotten.

Please allow up to 24 hours for your registration request to be processed and confirmed. Once approved, our team will respond to your email request with further instructions to complete the registration process.

For further assistance, join our #Help channel on IRC.

Temporary Nickname Registration

When you first register a nickname, it is temporarily reserved until your email address is verified. If you do not complete the email verification process within 24 hours, the nickname registration will expire, and the nickname will become available for others to register. Ensure the email address includes an "@" symbol and a valid domain name (e.g., @gmail.com).

Need Help?

If your email is valid and you still experience issues:

Additional Nicknames

  • If you want to group additional nicknames but have already reached the 5 nickname limit, you’ll need to ungroup the undesired nickname first. Use the following command to ungroup a nickname:
/msg NickServ ungroup <nickname>
  • To find out which other nicknames you have linked to your account, use the following command:
/msg NickServ info <yournickname>
 This will display information about your registered nicknames.

Additional Notes

  • Nicknames are temporarily reserved after issuing the registration command. Finalization requires email verification.
  • Allow up to 15 minutes for the email to arrive. If it doesn’t, contact a network operator for assistance.

💡 Help & Resources

Need more resources? Check out these links:

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