# Znc

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ZNC is an advanced IRC bouncer that is left connected so an IRC client can disconnect/reconnect without losing the chat session.

## Installation

Install the znc package. The installation script will create a group and user znc. The default home directory for this user is `/var/lib/znc`.

Generate ZNC config as user znc.

    $ sudo -u znc znc --makeconf

Go through the wizard and setup your preferences.

Warning: Do not edit configuration files manually in a text editor while ZNC is running. There is a very good chance you will lose your configuration. Use the webadmin or controlpanel modules to change settings on-the-fly. They are both included in the package.

Enable `znc.service` to make it start on boot. Start and stop the ZNC daemon as usual with systemd.

## Configuration

Though you can choose to modify your configuration files manually, this requires shutting down the server first. Do not edit configuration files while ZNC is running.

### Webadmin Module

If you enabled the web admin module, you can access it at `http://yourhostname:port`, the znc port number is the same as you defined for connecting to the bouncer.

### Control Panel Module

If you enabled the control panel module, `/msg *controlpanel help` for a list of settings while you are connected to the server.

## See also

- ZNC's website

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- Internet Relay Chat