X / ACCOUNTS & CHANNELS
SETTOPIC
Set or restore the channel topic.
Syntax
X service Private message/msg X SETTOPIC #channel [topic]Also available as: TOPIC.
Required access
- Signed in to X
- Topic access (+t), or operator (+o) or higher
How it works
Text: Sets a new topic. Without text, restores the topic saved by X.
Formatting: Supports IRC text formatting, including bold and underline.
Protection: Use this command when FORCETOPIC prevents direct topic changes.
The saved-topic permission can also be granted with personal channel access +t.
Parameters
- #channel
- The channel to manage; replace #channel with its actual name.
Example commands
/msg X SETTOPIC #channel Development and supportIf 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 SETTOPIC.