X / ACCOUNTS & CHANNELS

FLAGS

Manage channel access.

Syntax

X service Private message

/msg X FLAGS #channel [account|nick [+-flags]]

Also available as: CHANLEV, ACCESS.

Use FLAGS #channel account +op; use #account to force account lookup.

── Access ──

+n OWNER; Full channel control, including access management.

+m MASTER; Manage settings and users below master access.

+o OPERATOR; Use channel operator commands.

+v VOICE; Eligible for voice; inherits known access.

+k KNOWN; Allowed by KNOWNONLY; can request an invite from X.

── Restrictions ──

+b BANNED; Deny channel access.

+d NOOP; Prevent operator status.

+q QUIET; Prevent voice, including VOICEALL.

── Behavior ──

+a AUTOOP; Automatically op this eligible account on join.

+g AUTOVOICE; Automatically voice this eligible account on join.

+p PROTECT; Restore eligible op/voice status, including after RECOVER.

+t TOPIC; Allow saved topic changes; does not grant KNOWNONLY entry.

── Personal ──

+w NOWELCOME; Do not send me the channel welcome.

+j AUTOINVITE; Invite me to this channel when I authenticate.

Only that account may change personal flags. You cannot remove your own restrictions.

Higher access inherits lower permissions. Only owners edit masters/owners; the founder is protected.

Add/remove flags with +/-. Lists show up to 50 rows; specify an account for exact lookup.

/msg X HELP FLAGS

Authentication and channel permission checks apply; suspended channels cannot be managed.

Reviewed 27 September 2026. Current service settings and access checks apply. For the service’s current help, use /msg X HELP FLAGS.