X / ACCOUNTS & CHANNELS

MODE

Change channel modes.

Syntax

X service Private message
/msg X MODE #channel <modes> [params]

Required access

  • Signed in to X
  • Operator access (+o) or higher

How it works

Effect: Changes current modes once. CHANMODE and other automatic settings may restore enforced modes.

Persistent settings: Use CHANMODE to save a mode lock instead.

Parameters

#channel
The channel to manage; replace #channel with its actual name.
modes
Supply modes, as described below.

Example commands

/msg X MODE #channel +nt

If it is refused

  • 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 MODE.