In many IRC networks, IRCops have different types of access on a network. These ranks often depend upon the
IRCd software used, though a few specific access levels remain fairly constant throughout variations:
Local operator The Local operator (LocOp) is the lowest in operator access levels. The LocOp has a minimal control on one server out of a network, and usually has the ability to
kill (disconnect) people from the server or perform local
K-lines (server ban).
Global operator The Global Operator (GlobOp) is similar to the LocOp, and has control over the entire
network of servers, as opposed to a single server. GlobOps may perform
G-lines or
AKills (network-wide bans) and
shun (forcibly mute) users over an entire network.
Services administrator Commonly abbreviated as
SA, This admin type has control over all functionality on an IRC network available via network service bots, including the commonly used NickServ, ChanServ, and MemoServ nicks. Usually, an SA has the ability to use the
/sa* commands. The /sa* commands, like all actions performed by network services, are typically implemented using a virtual
services node on the network, effectively masking the origin of the actions.
Network administrator The Network administrator (NetAdmin) has the highest level of access on a network. In most cases, the founder of the network is the netadmin. Networks may, however, have multiple netadmins - especially networks with large populations. == See also ==