The "lockserv" Module (v3)
This module is deprecated and has been moved to inspircd-contrib in the next major version of InspIRCd.
Description
This module adds the /LOCKSERV and /UNLOCKSERV commands which allows server operators to control whether users can connect to the local server.
Configuration
To load this module use the following <module> tag:
<module name="lockserv">
This module requires no other configuration.
Commands
| Name | Parameter Count | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKSERV | 0-1 | [<message>] | Disables access to the local server with an optional message. |
| UNLOCKSERV | 0 | None | Enables access to the local server. |
Example Usage
Stops the local server from accepting new connections with the message "Server is under maintenance. Come back later.":
/LOCKSERV :Server is under maintenance. Come back later.
Opens up the local server so it accepts new connections:
/UNLOCKSERV
Special Notes
If you accidentally disconnect whilst a server is locked you can disable the lock by rehashing the server.