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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 (under Profile > Overview), you are presented with an option on the right 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. If you're logged in to our IRC, log out or change your nickname to be different than the one you're trying to register.
4. 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 "_").
5. Log on to IRC. Ensure your nick is the same nick you just registered. (You can use "/Nick <Nick>" to change nicknames!)
6. 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.
7. Make sure you see a message along the lines of "You are now identified for <nickname>".. If you have completed your drill, you should also see a message that your hostname of xxx.rat.fuelrats.com has been activated. If you are drilled, and you do not see this message, see the "Check your vhost!" box below.
   
   

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

1. Ensure you have first fully registered your base nickname with the instructions above.
2. Return to your profile on the FuelRats website.
3. If you're logged in to our IRC, change your nickname to be different than the one you're trying to register (changing it to your base nickname should be fine).
4. Enter your subsequent nickname, including [tags], into the "Add a nickname..." box.
5. Click "Add", then input the SAME password you used to register your base nickname above.
6. Repeat for any further tags you wish to add.
7. 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.

You can connect to our IRC network by connecting to the following address:

SSL (Recommended):
Server: irc.fuelrats.com
    Port: +6697

Non-SSL:
Server: irc.fuelrats.com
    Port: 6667

Refer to the documentation of your IRC client on how to connect to an IRC server if you're not sure how.

Connecting to a specific server.

We currently have two active IRC servers on our network. By default, the irc.fuelrats.com address will attempt to connect you to the server geographically closest to you. If you wish to connect to a specific server, you can use the server addresses below:

US Server: irc.us.fuelrats.com

EU Server: irc.eu.fuelrats.com