how to hide public ip adress on irc channel
I have public ip address (for example 77.77.77.222). When somebody type /who on irc channel he sees:
Linkas@77.77.77.222
How can I hide under a domain? For example
2 Answers
Depending on the network you're connecting to, there are many ways to do this.
Usermodes
Some networks have a usermode +x, which will mask your IP address. It requires you to have a registered account, on most networks. Once you've identified, you can do:
/mode YourNick +x
vhosts/Cloaks
Some networks have the option to enable vhosts or cloaks. Enabling vhost will turn Linkas@77.77.77.222 into
Basically a Vhost a string of letters and numbers, with periods instead of spaces. Many networks have HostServ services, and enabling your vhost is really easy. Once you've identified, you can request a vhost:
/msg hostserv request vhost.goes.here
Some networks like freenode provide users with cloaks. It's used to show affiliation (or lack thereof) to a particular group or project, but it also masks your IP as a side-effect. To get a cloak, you can join the #help channel for that network, and request a cloak there.
Tor
Some networks allow access via Tor. The instructions for setting up Tor on freenode network can be found in the links given below:
I hope this helps :)
6The easiest way would be using bouncer/BNC. In short, the bouncer connects to the server for you. There are many advantages beside hiding the IP. Please read instructions in bouncer as the usage may vary.
Here is a list of bouncers.
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