Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to the Penguin Lodge Chat.
How do I register my nickname?
Click the button at the bottom left of the chat and then click ‘Register Nickname’ and fill out the information.
How do I prevent others from using my nickname?
Type: /ns SET KILL QUICK
It says my name is already in use. What do I do?
Type: /ns GHOST nickname password
Can I own multiple nicknames?
Yes, you can group nicknames under the same account. Make sure you have a registered nickname first, then change your name to the nickname you want to add, then use this command (replace nickname and password with your main account’s information):
/ns GROUP nickname password
How do I register a channel?
First join the channel you want, then click the button at the bottom left of the chat and click ‘Register Channel’. Your nickname must first be registered (see above). Once registered, you will be the owner of the channel.
How do I message someone who is offline?
Registered users can send memos between each other. To send a memo, use the following command:
/ms SEND nickname message
If you have a memo you will be notified when you login. You can read and delete your memos with the following commands:
/ms READ LAST
/ms DEL LAST
How do I add more owners/operators to my channel?
If you want another owner in your channel, you must disable a setting called XOP:
/cs SET #channel XOP OFF
Then you can add another owner (or other access level) by typing:
/cs ACCESS #channel ADD nickname 9999
User Commands
The following are basic commands that perform simple actions.
Change Nickname:
/nick nicknameJoin Channel:
/join #channelChange Topic:
/topic #channel topicInvite to Channel:
/invite nickname #channelFor a list of more user commands, use the command/help.
ChanServ Commands
The following commands are used to manage channels.
Register Channel:
/cs REGISTER #channel password descriptionAdd Voices, Operators, etc via XOP:
XOP is enabled by default, however if you disabled it and want it back, first use this command:
/cs SET #channel XOP ONAdd Voice:
/cs VOP #channel ADD nicknameAdd Halfop:
/cs HOP #channel ADD nicknameAdd Operator:
/cs AOP #channel ADD nicknameAdd System Operator:
/cs SOP #channel ADD nicknameTo add another owner, you must use Access Levels instead (see below).
Add Voices, Operators, etc via Access Levels:
XOP access is enabled by default, so you must first disable it with this command:
/cs SET #channel XOP OFFAdd Voice:
/cs ACCESS #channel ADD nickname 3Add Halfop:
/cs ACCESS #channel ADD nickname 4Add Operator:
/cs ACCESS #channel ADD nickname 5Add System Operator:
/cs ACCESS #channel ADD nickname 10Add Owner:
/cs ACCESS #channel ADD nickname 9999Limit Channel to Registered Users Only:
/cs SET #channel SECURE ONFor a list of more NickServ commands, use the command/cs HELP.
NickServ Commands
The following commands are used to manage nicknames.
Register Nickname:
/ns REGISTER password emailLogin Nickname:
Protect Nickname:
Disconnect Nickname:
Set Greet:
Change Password:
Change Email:
Join A Nickname Group:
Delete Nickname:
For a list of more NickServ commands, use the command/ns HELP