Procrast.net makes use of IRC Services (also called just "Services" for short), a system of services that provide for definitive nickname and channel ownership, as well as the ability to send messages ("memos") to offline users.
We offer the following services to all users:
NickServ: Nickname management. Services allows users to "register" nicknames, and will prevent users other than the registrant from using them. Services also maintains information about each registered nickname, including the last time the nick's owner was online as well as a URL and E-mail address that can be set by the user.
ChanServ: Channel management. Like nicknames, Services allows users to register channels as well. A channel's owner can give privileges to other users of the channel, such as auto-opping or the ability to set various channel options, or conversely deny other users the ability to obtain channel operator privileges or even enter the channel altogether. Services will remember the topic on the channel even after the last user leaves, and can automatically set modes on the channel whenever a user joins it.
MemoServ: Messages to offline users. Probably every IRC user has gone through the experience of waiting and waiting for someone to come online in order to pass a message along or ask a question. Services alleviates this with a "memo" system, allowing users to leave messages for other users even if the recipient is not online at the time; the recipient will be notified of the memo the next time they log on.
For detailed instructions on how to use Procrast.net's IRC Services, click the link for the service you wish to use.
Procrast.net can not assist you with the operation of your IRC software or IRC bots. If you require help regarding your IRC software please visit the webpage of your IRC client. If you require help regarding bots ... well you probably shouldn't be connecting it to Procrast.net anyways. However, make sure it follows the bot policy of the server it connects to as found in our servers page
If you require help that you can not find on these pages, find our staff online in #help. /join #help and then IMMEDIATELY state your issue. If nobody responds please /part #help and visit the Procrast.net Support Site