Synopsis:
encrypt [<nickname|channel> [<key>]]
Description:
This allows you to maintain an encrypted conversation with a person
or channel. Any messages you send to the specified target will
automatically be encrypted. If the recipient has likewise specified
the proper encryption key for you, the incoming message will
automatically be decrypted. Both parties must use the same key for
the messages to be decrypted. Anyone receiving an encrypted message
without specifying the proper key will instead see "[ENCRYPTED
MESSAGE]" on their screen.
Unencrypted messages may still be sent to targets which you are
currently encrypting messages to. This is done by inserting a ^E
(control-E) as the first character of the message. This must be a
literal ^E, so it will either need to be quoted with whatever key is
bound to QUOTE_CHARACTER , or be bound to SELF_INSERT . It will
appear in your input line as "E".
If no arguments are specified, a list of nicknames (or channels)
that encrypted messages are being sent to is shown, along with their
respective keys. If only a nickname or channel is given, the
encrypted session with that target is ended.
Examples:
To start an encrypted session with JoeBob using the key "foobar":
/encrypt joebob foobar
To start an encrypted session with channel #blah using key "booya":
/encrypt #blah booya
To list your current encrypted sessions:
/encrypt
To end your encrypted session with JoeBob:
/encrypt joebob
See Also:
SET ENCRYPT_PROGRAM
Other Notes:
IrcII's built-in encryption is fine for most purposes, but since the
raw algorithm is hardcoded into the client, it's not terribly secure.
It is generally suitable to deter prying eyes, but is certainly not
suitable for genuinely sensitive transactions. If this bothers you,
an external encryption program may be used. You will need to set
ENCRYPT_PROGRAM to this program's path.
Encrypted messages may be sent across DCC CHAT connections. However,
non-EPIC3 clients will probably be confused by them.
