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Commands

MODE

Usage: `/MODE [channel] [+-modes [modeparms]]'

MODE is used to change the modes of a channel or a user. Only Channel Opertators can change Channel Modes. Here's a list of all available modes:

o - Remove Channel Operator status. Note that you cannot set ChanOp status using `+o'.

p - Private channel; Not visible in the Channel List.

s - Secret channel; Not visible until you enter.

i - Invite-only channel; Only accessible on invitation.

t - Topic protection; Settable by Channel Operators only.

n - No Messages; No messages from clients outside channel.

m - Moderated channel; Only ChanOps and people with VOICE can send public messages.

l - Limit: Set maximum number of users allowed on channel.

b - Ban: Set a ban to keep users out.

v - Voice: Give/take the ability to speak on a Moderated channel.

k - Keyword: Set a channel keyword (password).

Related: BAN-BANDEL- INVITE-OP- DEOP-TOPIC- VOICE-UMODE- UNVOICE

Examples:

`/MODE #AmIRC +tm'
     Sets topic protection and makes channel #AMIRC moderated.

`/MODE #AmIRC -o Sarek'
     Removes channel operator status from user 'SAREK' on channel
     #AMIRC.

`/MODE #AmIRC +l 50'
     Sets limit of 50 users on #AMIRC.

`/MODE #AmIRC -l'
     Removes the limit form #AMIRC.