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Revision as of 15:00, 21 October 2025
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🔐 Security & SASL Authentication
Protecting your account and privacy is a top priority on the DarkWorld IRC Network. This guide explains how to use SASL authentication and SSL encryption to keep your identity secure.
🔒 What is SASL?
SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer) allows your client to automatically log in to NickServ when connecting. No need to manually type `/msg NickServ IDENTIFY`.
🧩 SASL Setup
HexChat
1. Go to *Network List → DarkWorld → Edit*. 2. Enable **Use SSL for all servers**. 3. Check **Use SASL** and enter your NickServ username and password.
Weechat
/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_mechanism PLAIN /set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_username YourNick /set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_password YourPassword /connect DarkWorld
Irssi
/network add DarkWorld /server add -auto -ssl -network DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network 6697 /sasl set DarkWorld YourNick password PLAIN /save /connect DarkWorld
🔐 SSL Encryption
Always connect with SSL: irc.darkworld.network +6697 You’ll see a padlock 🔒 icon or “secure connection” message in most clients.
🧭 Next Step
→ Learn to manage your channel securely: DWIRC:Channel Management Tips