🟪setCredentials

The setCredentials method sets the bot's nickname, real name, and optional password for connecting to an IRC server.

Syntax

bot.setCredentials(nickname, realname, password);

Parameters

• nickname (string, required) – The nickname your bot will use on the IRC network.

• realname (string, required) – The real name or description of the bot.

• password (string, optional, default: null) – The optional password for authentication, if required by the server.

Example Usage

bot.setCredentials('YOUR-NICKNAME', 'BOT-DESCRIPTION');

This sets the bot's nickname to YOUR-NICKNAME and the real name to BOT-DESCRIPTION, without a password.

If authentication is required (your account is registered):

bot.setCredentials('YOUR-NICKNAME', 'BOT-DESCRIPTION', 'PASSWORD');

Notes

• The nickname should be unique on the IRC server.

• If a password is required, ensure it is stored securely.

• Calling setCredentials before connecting ensures the correct identity is used.