Common IRC
Commands That Are Used On Most Networks

Command       Purpose                                                            Example

Join                        To join any given channel by using the #channel name.            /join #irchelp

List                        Lists all channels that are open on the network.                       /list

Nick                       Used to change to a new nickname.                                       /nick rainmaker

Ignore                    When used, causes you to no longer see what that person       /ignore rainmaker
                               is saying to you, or anyone else, until they are removed
                              from the ignore list.

Whois                    Lists 'whois' information about a person using the nick,            /whois rainmaker
                              such as an IP address and what server the person is
                              using.  Very handy for making sure your talking to the
                              person that you think you are.

Whowas                Lists the same information as 'whois' only it is used            /whowas rainmaker
                             AFTER the person has left IRC.  There is a short time
                             limit after the person leaves IRC that this can be used.
                             Usually one minute.
 
 
 
 

   
 

 

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