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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

1. /set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_mechanism PLAIN
2. /set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_username YourNick
3. /set irc.server.DarkWorld.sasl_password YourPassword
4. /connect DarkWorld

Irssi

1. /network add DarkWorld
2. /server add -auto -ssl -network DarkWorld irc.darkworld.network 6697
3. /sasl set DarkWorld YourNick password PLAIN
4. /save
5. /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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