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SSL Support
Connecting over Secure Socket Layer

Introduction: Users can connect to ssl.vbirc.com normally, as well as over a SSL connection.; /server ssl.vbirc.com 6667 - normal connection, text is in plain text.; /server ssl.vbirc.com +6697 - ssl connection, text is encrypted where possible.; Chatting to another client in private who's not on SSL while you are == not encrypted.; Chatting to another client in private who is also on SSL while you are == encrypted.; Chatting to another client on another ssl server who's also on SSL while you are == not encrypted (atm)
What is SSL?: SSL is short for Secure Socket Layer.; Allowing communication between clients or on channels to be encrypted.; An SSL enabled chat client is required, such x-chat or mIRC.; SSL is not needed to chat with other SSL users, it just won't be encrypted.; To chat encrypted both parties must be on an SSL connection.; /whois username, will disclose if someone is or not, showing:; User: John, is on a Secured Connection.; If it doesn't say that, the user isn't.; Channels can be SSL too, using channel mode: +z; A demo channel: #ssl is set to +z, allowing only SSL users to join.

Which Servers can I use?: Connect to: /server ssl.vbirc.com +6697; If you connect to 6667, or another port, it's not encrypted.; Currently only a few servers support SSL:; irc.vbirc.com, leaf.vbirc.com, leaf.vbirc.net, irc.wetalksoccer.com, irc.vbirc.org and ssl.vbirc.com; So both clients have to be on SSL to chat encrypted.; Once connected, /join #ssl - if you can join, you're on a secure connection.
Why can't I use one of the other servers?: We're working on it :); Check this page to see which servers are SSL enabled, and which ports,; specific details can be found here: vbirc.com/ircd.php
How do I connect?: See if you can add the network, with the server, to your config, selecting SSL for port 6697.; Or manually connect using mIRC: /server ssl.vbirc.com +6697 (specific info: mirc.com/ssl.html); Or manually connect using xchat: /server -ssl ssl.vbirc.com 6697
How do make my channel SSL only?: Notice: If you set mode +z, unsecured connections won't be able to join.; Let's pretend your channel is: #weather; /mode #weather +z (use -z to remove it)