From acf8a14e5b5371def8ff47ef9c3a879643a3485d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andy Janata Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:11:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Identification Codes (markdown) --- Identification-Codes.md | 20 +++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Identification-Codes.md b/Identification-Codes.md index edc6b13..904cca1 100644 --- a/Identification-Codes.md +++ b/Identification-Codes.md @@ -1 +1,19 @@ -TODO: Placeholder. Need the link for changelog. \ No newline at end of file +TODO: Placeholder. Need the link for changelog. + +## What + +There are two parts to identification codes: The password-like value you enter when connecting, and the resulting 11 character verification code. The former is a secret that you should not share with anybody, and the latter is viewable to everybody as proof that you know the former. + +## Why + +Using an identification code makes it more difficult for somebody else to impersonate you. + +## How + +The log in page has a new field for an identification code. You are not required to provide one. This is an 8 to 100 character value that allows any special characters. It should be easy to remember, but difficult to guess, and **should not** be the same as the password you use anywhere else. The value you enter is never stored anywhere, and is only used to generate the 11 character verification code. + +This identification code is combined with your username and a server secret to generate an 11-character verification code. Other users can see this verification code by hovering their mouse cursor over your messages in chat, or issuing the ```/whois``` command against your username. + +Users that have an identification code have their username prefixed with a plus sign (+) in chat. Administrators have their username prefixed with an at sign (@) in chat. + +Note that if you change your username, your verification code will change even if you use the same identification code. The username and identification code are both case-sensitive to changes in the verification code. \ No newline at end of file