ZNC is an advanced IRC bouncer that provides its users with a high level of customization and various features. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install ZNC on Manjaro.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have:
First, update your package list by running:
sudo pacman -Syu
Then, install ZNC using the following command:
sudo pacman -S znc
Once installed, you can verify the installation by typing:
znc --version
This should display the version of ZNC installed on your system.
It is recommended that you create a new user for ZNC to run under, increasing security by separating ZNC from other running processes.
To create a new user, type:
sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash zncuser
This command creates a new user called zncuser with a home directory and a bash shell.
The ZNC configuration file is located at /etc/znc/configs/znc.conf. Open this file in your preferred text editor:
sudo nano /etc/znc/configs/znc.conf
In the configuration file, modify the ListenHost and ServerThrottle settings to your liking. You can also add modules and modify other settings as needed.
Once you have made your changes, save the file and exit your text editor.
To start ZNC, type:
sudo systemctl start znc
You can also set ZNC to start automatically at boot:
sudo systemctl enable znc
To connect to IRC with a client, connect to localhost or the IP address of your server on port 6667. You will need to provide your ZNC username and password.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install ZNC on Manjaro and configure it to your liking. With ZNC, you can now connect to IRC and keep your connection persistent for when you are offline.
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