content/kb/sasl/znc.md

   1 Title: Configuring SASL for ZNC
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   3 ZNC ≥1.0 includes an official SASL module. Details can be found on the [ZNC wiki <i class="fa fa-external-link" aria-hidden="true"></i>](http://wiki.znc.in/Sasl).
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   5 1. Load the SASL module as you would any other module, following the instructions here.
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   7 2. Configure the supported mechanisms:
   8     `/msg *sasl Mechanism PLAIN`
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  10 3. Configure your authentication credentials. AccountName should be the primary nick. Replace Password with your Nickserv password.
  11 `/msg *sasl Set AccountName Password`
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  13 The next time ZNC reconnects, it should identify automatically.