An
Operator is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the entire
server. An Operator has the ability to KILL disruptive members,
and, if the situation warrants, prevent the member from signing
back onto the server (Server Ban). Operators can also issue commands
to network (link) the server to other servers, forming a cluster
-- a single chatting environment consisting of multiple servers.
Administrators
are "Super Operators", with additional capabilities
such as viewing secret rooms and invisible members, and being
"unstoppable" (being able to enter any room regardless
of its modes, and cannot be removed from a room). Because of these
broad powers, only the server's founder and selected individuals
are granted this level of authority.
If
an Administrator has specified on your profile that you are an
Operator or an Administrator, you will automatically be granted
that status when you sign onto the server. If the owner has set
up a "traditional" O line for you, you will need to
sign onto the server in order to be granted Operator or Administrator
status.
Operator/Administrator
Actions
Server
Messages
Click
the Chat Options button, then click the Messages button. Important
messages from the server are delivered here, i.e. admin status.
Administrator
Override
As
an Administrator, you can make yourself a Moderator in any room
upon entrance. Right click your name in the room's members list,
and selecting Give Room Moderator Status or click on the Assign/Remove
Moderator Status button.
Message
Routing Options
In
addition to the normal message routing options, Operators and
Administrators are able to send messages "To All Members"
or "To All Admins/Ops" by clicking on the send button
and holding the cursor over it. A pop-up menu shows:
To All Users
This
option allows a message to be sent to every user on the server.
This is very useful for letting members know about special events.
To All Admins/Ops
This
routing option transmits your message to all the other Operators
and Administrators, useful for staff management and choreography.
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Action
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How
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Where
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Kill a member off
the server
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Enter the nickname of the person to Kill, and if desired,
a Kill message, and then click “Kill”.
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Room Options button (or double-click in chat area)>
Kill/Server Bans tab.
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Server Ban a member
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In the Domain box, enter a mask that will cover the
member, and if desired, a reason for the mask, and click
“Ban” button. As long as the server ban is in place, this
user will not be able to sign onto your server.
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Room Options button (or double-click in chat area)>
Kill/Server Bans tab.
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Action
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How
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Where
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Global Server Ban
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Follow the same method as for a regular server ban,
but click "on all connected servers" option
(see the next section of this manual for more).
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Room Options button (or double-click in chat area)
> Kill/Server Bans tab.
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Change a member's
password
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After clicking the “Change Password” button, simply
enter a new password for the user.
Note: with the Server Edition the user can click
the “Forgot your password?” link to have their password
e-mailed to them.
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Chat Options button > View a Profile
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Peek at a room's passwords
Enter the room, and double-click in the chat area to bring
up the room controls.
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The room's passwords appear in the tabbed display
near the bottom of the Control Dialog's Room Registration
tab.
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Room Options button (or double-click in chat area).
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Send a Member on a
Web Tour
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Enter the location of the web site in the box when
prompted (e.g., http://www.chatspace.com).
The user is duly informed of the tour request and is asked
to accept or cancel the tour.
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Tour Member button or right-click on nickname and
select “Tour Member to Web Address”
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Send a member to a
specific room
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Enter the name of the room to send the member to when
prompted.
The user is duly informed of the send request and is asked
to accept or cancel the send.
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Right-click menu > “Send Member to another room”
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Grant Room Moderator
Status to self
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Right-click on own name and select “Give room moderator
status”
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Grant Operator Status
to a Member (or Administrator status to an Operator)
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Place a check in either Operator or Administrator
as appropriate.
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Select nickname in Member List and click “View Profile”
button.
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Grant Temporary Operator/Administrator
Status
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This temporary status only lasts as long as the member
stays connected to the server, or until you remove this
privilege The member now has access to all commands and
functions of Operators and Administrators.
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To give status type:
/setoper nickname +oper
or
/setoper nickname +admin.
To remove status type:
/setoper nickname -oper (or -admin).
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What
is an Operator?
