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IRC Nicknames are registered through the webpage, NOT nickserv, as on normal networks. When you log on to the Fuel Rats website, you are presented with a menu on the left hand side where you can add IRC nicknames.

Important Note: These guides assume you are using the status window of IRC, and NOT any chat channels. The TechRats recommend to always use the main status channel when inputting passwords into IRC, just in case you forget a "/"!

To register your first nickname: (DO THIS WITH A PLAIN NICKNAME WITHOUT ANY [TAGS])

1. Log on to the FuelRats website. (Ensure that you have your CMDR(s) claimed)
2. Hover over the weird face in top right corner and select "My Profile".
3. On the right side, you will see the IRC nicknames box. Enter your main nick (one that doesn't have any tags in it) into the first popup, click "Add". Input a password for this nickname and click "OK" to finish the registration of your first nick (if your nick has any spaces in it make sure to replace those with underscores "_").
4. Log on to IRC. Ensure your nick is the same nick you just registered. (You can use "/Nick <Nick>" to change nicknames!)
5. Once you change to your nickname (or you logged in under it), NickServ will ask you to identify. Use "/msg nickserv identify <your password>" to identify yourself.
6. Make sure you see a message along the lines of "ratname.rat.fuelrats.com is now your displayed host". "ratname" and "rat" will be different for each person. If you don't see this message, refer to the "Check your vhost" tip below!
   
   

To register all other subsequent nicknames: (Such as Rat[PC] or Rat[Work])

1. Ensure you have first fully registered your nick base nickname with the instructions above.
2. Set your nick to the nickname you wish to register using "/Nick <Nick>".
3. Use "/msg nickserv group <Main Nickname> <Main Nickname Password>" to group the nick with your main nick.
4. Make sure you see a message like: "-NickServ- You are now in the group of ratname."
5. Go back to the FuelRats website, and put in the nickname that you just grouped with your main nick into the first dialog, and click "Add" just like before.
6. The dialog should tell you that the nickname is already registered. Input the SAME password as your main nick, and click "Authenticate"
7. Return to your profile on the FuelRats website.
8. Enter your subsequent nickname, including [tags], into the "Add a nickname..." box.
9. Click "Add", then input the SAME password you used to register your base nickname above.
10. Repeat for any further tags you wish to add.
11. Check this has completed by using "/msg nickserv glist" in IRC. You should receive a message with all your registered nicknames, which should match those shown on the website.Repeat these steps (1-7) for each extra nick you want to register. (Up to 16)