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This guide explains how to use SASL authentication and SSL encryption to keep your identity secure. | This guide explains how to use SASL authentication and SSL encryption to keep your identity secure. | ||
== 🔒 What is SASL? == | == 🔒 What is SASL? == | ||
SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer) allows your client to automatically log in to NickServ when connecting. | SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer) allows your client to automatically log in to NickServ when connecting. | ||
No need to manually type | No need to manually type <code>/msg NickServ IDENTIFY</code>. | ||
== 🧩 SASL Setup == | == 🧩 SASL Setup == | ||
=== HexChat === | === HexChat === | ||
# Go to '''Network List''' → '''DarkWorld''' → '''Edit'''. | |||
# Enable '''Use SSL for all servers'''. | |||
# Check '''Use SASL''' and enter your NickServ username and password. | |||
=== Weechat === | === Weechat === | ||
/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_mechanism PLAIN | # <code>/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_mechanism PLAIN</code> | ||
/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_username YourNick | # <code>/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_username YourNick</code> | ||
/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_password YourPassword | # <code>/set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_password YourPassword</code> | ||
/connect DarkWorld | # <code>/connect DarkWorld</code> | ||
=== Irssi === | === Irssi === | ||
/network add DarkWorld | # <code>/network add DarkWorld</code> | ||
/server add -auto -ssl -network DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network 6697 | # <code>/server add -auto -ssl -network DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network 6697</code> | ||
/sasl set DarkWorld YourNick password PLAIN | # <code>/sasl set DarkWorld YourNick password PLAIN</code> | ||
/save | # <code>/save</code> | ||
/connect DarkWorld | # <code>/connect DarkWorld</code> | ||
== 🔐 SSL Encryption == | == 🔐 SSL Encryption == | ||
Always connect with SSL: | * Always connect with SSL: | ||
irc.darkworld.network +6697 | * <code>irc.darkworld.network +6697</code> | ||
You’ll see a padlock 🔒 icon or “secure connection” message in most clients. | * You’ll see a padlock 🔒 icon or “secure connection” message in most clients. | ||
== 🧭 Next Step == | == 🧭 Next Step == | ||
→ Learn to manage your channel securely: [[DWIRC:Channel Management Tips]] | → Learn to manage your channel securely: [[DWIRC:Channel Management Tips]] | ||
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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
- Go to Network List → DarkWorld → Edit.
- Enable Use SSL for all servers.
- 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
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