Synopsis: encrypt [ []] 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.