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1) No arguments: UnrealIRCd will prompt you to enter a password and hash it with the bcrypt algorithm. This is the recommended method. 2) One argument: It will hash the provided password with bcrypt 3) Two arguments: It will use the hashing algorithm of your choice (1st arg) to hash the provided password (2nd arg) We recommend to use syntax #1 as bcrypt is the best algorithm available and by using the prompt the password won't end up in your bash history (or whatever shell you use) and can't be snooped by other people with a shell on the same machine (by looking at the process list)
About UnrealIRCd
UnrealIRCd is an Open Source IRC Server, serving thousands of networks since 1999. It runs on Linux, OS X and Windows and is currently the most widely deployed IRCd with a market share of over 50%. UnrealIRCd is a highly advanced IRCd with a strong focus on modularity, an advanced and highly configurable configuration file. Key features include SSL, cloaking, its advanced anti-flood and anti-spam systems, swear filtering and module support. We are also particularly proud on our extensive online documentation.
Pick the right branch!
The 3.2.x (stable) series have proven to be very reliable over the past 10(!) years. If you want to run a stable IRCd then download UnrealIRCd 3.2 from www.unrealircd.com, or use the 'master' branch on GitHub (NOTE: this is not the default branch!).
Otherwise, if you want to check out the latest technology and features, don't mind crashing once in a while and want to help us test, then try out 3.4.x (alpha!). On GitHub use the 'unreal34' branch (the default).
If you are just interested in checking out UnrealIRCd for the first time then we recommend you to try 3.2.x and not 3.4.x. UnrealIRCd 3.2.x is full of features as well and is much more stable. Also the documentation for 3.4.x is not up to date which may hinder you getting started.
How to get started
Please consult our excelent online documentation at http://www.unrealircd.com/unreal32docs.html when setting up the IRCd!
Step 1: Installation
Windows
Simply download the UnrealIRCd Windows version from www.unrealircd.com
Compiling UnrealIRCd for Windows yourself is not straightforward and thus not recommended.
*BSD/Linux/OS X
First you must compile the IRCd:
- Run ./Config
- Run make
- If you chose to install the IRCd at a different location than the defaults, then also run make install
Step 2: Configuration
Create a configuration file
If you are new, then you need to create your own configuration file: copy doc/example.conf to your main UnrealIRCd directory and call it unrealircd.conf. Then open it in an editor and carefully modify it using the documentation and FAQ (see below) as a guide.
Documentation & FAQ
You can find the documentation online at: http://www.unrealircd.com/unreal32docs.html
We also have a good FAQ: http://www.unrealircd.com/faq
Website, support, and other links
- http://www.unrealircd.com - Our main website
- http://forums.unrealircd.com - Support
- http://bugs.unrealircd.com - Bug tracker
- http://modules.unrealircd.com - 3rd party modules