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On [[en:Freenode|freenode]], the network which hosts the Wikimedia [[IRC channels]], an '''IRC hostmask cloak''' replaces the display of your [[en:IP address|IP address]] or host name with a ''cloak''. For example, <code>ajvol@123.45.67.89</code> could become <code>ajvol@wikimedia/Alexander-Sigachov</code> in several IRC-related messages (<code>/who</code>, <code>/whois</code>, and various join/part/quit notifications, depending on the client of the person seeing the notification). Many people make use of cloaks because an exposed IP can often be considered sensitive and private information. Note that they have no effect on nicknames.
On [[en:Freenode|freenode]], the network which hosts the Wikimedia [[IRC channels]], an '''IRC hostmask cloak''' replaces the display of your [[en:IP address|IP address]] or host name with a ''cloak''. For example, <code>ajvol@123.45.67.89</code> could become <code>ajvol@wikimedia/Alexander-Sigachov</code> in several IRC-related messages (<code>/who</code>, <code>/whois</code>, and various join/part/quit notifications, depending on the client of the person seeing the notification). Many people make use of cloaks because an exposed IP can often be considered sensitive and private information. Note that they have no effect on nicknames.
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== Purposes of a cloak ==
== Purposes of a cloak ==
* Verification on IRC: The primary reason to wear a cloak is to prove that you are the user on-wiki who you say you are on IRC. For example, jwales' <code>wikipedia/Jimbo-Wales</code> cloak shows that he is who he says he is, as you cannot add a fake cloak onto yourself.
* Verification on IRC: The primary reason to wear a cloak is to prove that you are the user on-wiki who you say you are on IRC. For example, jwales' <code>wikipedia/Jimbo-Wales</code> cloak shows that he is who he says he is, as you cannot add a fake cloak onto yourself.
* Community pride: According to [[en:Rob Levin|Rob Levin]], the late ex-head of freenode, user cloaks are a way to show off your pride as a Wikimedian to those who see you in other IRC channels, and are intended to help build a sense of community.
* Community pride: According to [[en:Rob Levin|Rob Levin]], the late ex-head of freenode, user cloaks are a way to show off your pride as a Wikimedian to those who see you in other IRC channels, and are intended to help build a sense of community.
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* Privacy: They are also a way to hide your hostname for security and privacy reasons. freenode provides an "unaffiliated" cloak to those without a cloak for a particular project. (Note: Unaffiliated cloaks ''will not hide hostnames'' for users using the [
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* Privacy: They are also a way to hide your hostname for security and privacy reasons. freenode provides an "unaffiliated" cloak to those without a cloak for a particular project. (Note: Unaffiliated cloaks ''will not hide hostnames'' for users using the [
<tvar|freenode-webchat>
//webchat.freenode.net
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webchat.freenode.net] client or who already have a <code>gateway/...</code> hostmask. Project cloaks do work with webchat, and unaffiliated cloaks will work with other clients).
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== People who deal with Wikimedia cloaks ==
== People who deal with Wikimedia cloaks ==
The following people are involved in communicating with [[en:Freenode|freenode]] staff about authorizing the use of a Wikimedia user cloak (the Wikimedia [[IRC/Group Contacts|Group Contacts]]):
The following people are involved in communicating with [[en:Freenode|freenode]] staff about authorizing the use of a Wikimedia user cloak (the Wikimedia [[IRC/Group Contacts|Group Contacts]]):
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* As of March 2006, contacts may set cloaks for Wikimedia projects other than Wikipedia. See the list below, and if your project isn't listed, speak to a contact.
* As of March 2006, contacts may set cloaks for Wikimedia projects other than Wikipedia. See the list below, and if your project isn't listed, speak to a contact.
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== Obtaining a cloak ==
== Obtaining a cloak ==
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Cloaks can now be requested '''{{plainlinks|1=http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG1FTWV1RnNBVHFOSnExMHF6aUhya2c6MA|2=here}}'''. If you do not have a freenode account, you must
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Cloaks can now be requested '''{{plainlinks|1=
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http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG1FTWV1RnNBVHFOSnExMHF6aUhya2c6MA
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[<tvar
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freenode-nick>
//freenode.net/faq.shtml#nicksetup
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set one up first
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. In addition to the requirements freenode staff use for unaffiliated cloaks, our project cloaks are only issued to users who meet the following criteria:
* User must have a verified e-mail address
* User must have a verified e-mail address
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As part of the cloak request process at the above location, you will be given instructions to prove that your IRC nick and on-wiki username belong to the same person (proof is needed in both directions).
As part of the cloak request process at the above location, you will be given instructions to prove that your IRC nick and on-wiki username belong to the same person (proof is needed in both directions).
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The latter two requirements are designed to prevent abuse of cloaks around freenode. It is hoped that the vast majority of the time they won't prevent genuine contributors from getting cloaks, but in the meantime while waiting to meet these requirements it is pointed out that
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The latter two requirements are designed to prevent abuse of cloaks around freenode. It is hoped that the vast majority of the time they won't prevent genuine contributors from getting cloaks, but in the meantime while waiting to meet these requirements it is pointed out that
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can be acquired from freenode staff}}.
Please note that you will only be contacted by a [[IRC/Group Contacts#Names|group contact]] if there are questions or issues regarding your request. If your cloak is set you will not be notified. Due to the process involved, cloak requests may take up to a week to be processed so please be patient.
Please note that you will only be contacted by a [[IRC/Group Contacts#Names|group contact]] if there are questions or issues regarding your request. If your cloak is set you will not be notified. Due to the process involved, cloak requests may take up to a week to be processed so please be patient.
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== Activating your cloak ==
== Activating your cloak ==
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[21:00] » Join: An_IRC_User (~User@wikimedia/Example)<br/>
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This usually happens because the IRC client has been configured to automatically join channels upon a successful connection to the server. Caution is advised when doing this as, in the example above, a cloak is rendered useless because the exposed IP address is displayed before the cloak is set. You can use [[w:Simple Authentication and Security Layer|SASL]] to prevent this from happening as SASL allows identifying to NickServ before anything else happens such as automatically joining a channel. See the [//freenode.net/sasl/ page] on freenode.net for more information.
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This usually happens because the IRC client has been configured to automatically join channels upon a successful connection to the server. Caution is advised when doing this as, in the example above, a cloak is rendered useless because the exposed IP address is displayed before the cloak is set. You can use [[w:Simple Authentication and Security Layer|SASL]] to prevent this from happening as SASL allows identifying to NickServ before anything else happens such as automatically joining a channel. See the [
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//freenode.net/sasl/
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== Cloak options ==
== Cloak options ==
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Currently permitted cloaks include:
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[[Category:IRC|Cloaks]]
[[Category:IRC|Cloaks]]