User and Project Cloaks - freenode
Normally channle operators (ops) can't see the IP under the masks, and only the network operators or staff (opers) at snoonet.org can see actual IP's. Users can only view their own on a /whois but other users will only see the host mask and not the IP. Remember, not all IRCd's do this. Some do, some don't. The Bind to Adapter or IP address option makes mIRC bind all sockets to a specific adapter or local IP address, in case you want to use a different outgoing network connection. If you specify an IPv4 or IPv6 adapter/address, DNS resolution and all connections will be made based on the adapter/address type. With Dynamic IP addresses, you have to make sure your client automatically looks up your current IP Address and your Local Host name each time it connects to IRC. 16. What is my Local Host name? Your Local Host name is the name your internet provider has assigned to your internet connection. This will now automatically AUTH you to Q when you logon. Now, finally, how do you hide your IP Address. Well, its quite simple. You have to set mode +x on yourself. To this this automatically, enter , in AutoPerform, on the next line this. Code: [Select] //mode $me +x. Your AutoPerform should now look like this. the easiest way for me to cloak my IP is using sh3lls.net and paying them 2 dollars a month and having them set up it all. If you rent a vps, then just install ZNC which is pretty easy, have to make a notepad .bat file for the setup, but if you connect into your vps through your irc client then you are golden.
With Dynamic IP addresses, you have to make sure your client automatically looks up your current IP Address and your Local Host name each time it connects to IRC. 16. What is my Local Host name? Your Local Host name is the name your internet provider has assigned to your internet connection.
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A visible IP or hostname allows someone to draw some easy conclusions about you. For example which country/state you're in. So, if some level of privacy is important to you on IRC, hiding/masking/cloaking your IP/hostname makes sense. Be advised though, IRC administrators are always able to see your real IP/hostname unless you use a proxy/bouncer.
Feb 09, 2012 The DALnet IRC Network