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#98032 20/09/04 06:22 AM
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ok i just registered a name for this problem...

what does this mean? when i try to connect to #findscrim it says "cannot join channel (+r)" i just want to know how to fix this problem

#98033 20/09/04 06:25 AM
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Even though you registered the nickname, you may not be "identified" to it, usually, /identify [color:red]password[/color] will fix this, but the command varies between networks.

Eamonn.

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what password my one for the site or for mirc itself
and what do u mean i registered my nickname? i just said that because i made a name for this sole problem.

#98035 20/09/04 06:57 AM
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um, ok.. well, firstly lets explain, there are several registrations. (see below of definitions)

1. The first is the registration of mIRC, the actual program used to connect to a network. The program MUST be registered as it is [ishareware[/i] at a cost of $20, and can be done so, via the 'How to Register' link on the left of this page.

2. The next registration takes place on SOME networks, but not all, only the ones that support it, the registration enables you to register a nickname so that you are the sole owner of it and no-one can use it without your permission.

3. The next registration is a channel registration which allows you to register a channel so that you are the owner and have control over it.

4. The final registration is registering on the networks website, if they have one and is often not the case.

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Definitions

network - A network is a group of servers linked together of which users connect to enabling them to chat.

server - A server is what you are actually connecting to when you run mIRC.

channel - A channel is basically a chatting room where people go to collectively talk about a specific topic.

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So back to the point at hand, you will need to register a NICKNAME, before joining the channel you as seeking to, try typing, /nickserv help register - as that is one of the most common formats and you should get help, if not try joining a help channel on that network and ask how to register your nickname.

Hope this helps.

Eamonn.

#98036 20/09/04 05:47 PM
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5. And then there is the registration for this messageboard which maverick12345 did to be able to ask his question here, and

6. there is the 'registration' for the mIRC announcement e-mail news list... to confuse people even more grin

#98037 22/09/04 12:54 AM
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wait how come it says"The NICKSERV service is currently unavailable" im sorry im a newbie so i just want to know how to fix this problem in very VERY confused simple terms...

o and i tried the /identify but what do i put there cus everything i write it says"AUTHSERV - could not find your account. did you register yet?" like i said i just want to figure this out in simple terms.

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#98038 22/09/04 05:50 AM
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It was explained pretty simply above.

Do note, mIRC has nothing to do with nickname or username registration on any IRC network. Do be aware that just because you are connected to a network, there are other networks with thousands of other users, and different servers, etc.. Are you using GameSurge per chance? Check out www.gamesurge.net for help with AuthServ (create an account with them here) - Do note, I am not saying you definitely ARE using GameSurge, so registering at that page is not something I am telling you you have to do - but if you ARE connected to GameSurge (check below to see how to find out if you are), then you can use that page to register with AuthServ.

You need to check out the website of the network you are using - you should know what IRC network you're connected to. However, if you do not, check your Status window, or type //echo -a $network when connected. Then search Google for their website by putting in the IRC network's name.

The error message related to NickServ just means that the IRC network you use doesn't have the NickServ service. Again, Services have nothing to do with mIRC.

I suggest you also go to the #Help channel on your IRC network for further assistance, type /join #help when connected.

Regards,


Mentality/Chris

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