USER MODES

InspIRCd4 user modes

User modes change how your account behaves on the network. Some are available to everyone, while others require services modules or IRC operator privileges.

• +c: Blocks private messages and notices from people who do not share a channel with you. This reduces random unsolicited contact.
• +d: Deaf mode. You stop receiving channel messages and notices from channels you are in.
• +g: Enables caller ID style protection so only approved users can message you unless you allow them with /ACCEPT.
• +h: Marks you as available for help in /WHOIS. This is typically for help staff or operators.
• +i: Makes you invisible to broad /WHO lookups unless the other user shares a channel with you.
• +k: Prevents kicks and protected status changes against the user. This is normally reserved for services.
• +o: Marks you as a server operator.
• +s <mask>: Subscribes you to server notices selected by the given notice mask. This is for operators.
• +r: Shows that your nickname is registered or identified to services.
• +w: Lets you receive wallops messages sent to network staff and interested users.
• +x: Replaces your visible host with a cloaked host for privacy.
• +z: Only allows private messages from users connected over TLS. This is useful if you want encrypted-only direct contact.
• +B: Marks the user as a bot.
• +D: Private deaf mode. You stop receiving private messages and private notices from users.
• +H: Hides an operator’s oper status in /WHOIS.
• +I: Hides your full channel list in /WHOIS from non-operators.
• +L: Prevents automatic redirection behavior that would otherwise move you elsewhere.
• +N: Opts out of receiving stored channel history where the history module supports it.
• +O: Lets operators opt in to override certain channel restrictions when the override module is enabled.
• +R: Blocks private messages from unregistered or unidentified users.
• +S: Strips formatting and color codes out of private messages sent to you.
• +T: Blocks private messages that contain CTCP requests.
• +W: Notifies you when someone runs /WHOIS on you. This is usually operator-only.

For most users, the most practical modes are +i for privacy, +x for host cloaking, +R or +g for message control, and +z if you want TLS-only direct messages.