Mivermind folks. I realized that my client was using a different /open name password than I had adjusted in the .conf what a moron I am. On the good news front. I have my server limited to my one channel, and don't have to worry about idiots using it. oh... now that I say that.... from a utilization of resources standpoint. How to you prevent people from joining the SERVER and not a channel. I mean, and this is a bit ridiculas, but two people could join the server, and not the one allowed channel, but could use the / msg command to talk to each other. I run this server on a mac mini, and am looking for every way to eliminate any user other than the ones that are using the server/channel for it's purpose. Any thoughts. Cheers! RichGriese@gmail.com