How to Get a Cloak on IRC
Register your nickname with NickServ., Join #freenode., Request an unaffiliated cloak.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Register your nickname with NickServ.
You can get more detailed instructions by using the help command (/msg NickServ help register). -
Step 2: Join #freenode.
You will require an actual IRC client for this part. , Ask nicely.
The staff will usually request you wait about 2 weeks if you just registered the nickname.
If you are with a project that is registered on freenode, ask the staff of the project if you can have a cloak that shows affiliated with the project, for example user@Wikipedia/User. -
Step 3: Request an unaffiliated cloak.
Detailed Guide
You can get more detailed instructions by using the help command (/msg NickServ help register).
You will require an actual IRC client for this part. , Ask nicely.
The staff will usually request you wait about 2 weeks if you just registered the nickname.
If you are with a project that is registered on freenode, ask the staff of the project if you can have a cloak that shows affiliated with the project, for example user@Wikipedia/User.
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