is it better to use sasl or not bother with it
reddit / irc

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lostfile1 · 2016-11-24 02:39

i've been using the plain old /msg nickserv to log in on freenode for
a wile but then i start thinking to is it better to use ssl and should
i worry about my password being stolen and how easy is it to steal
some ones nickserv pass

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rdv_ · 2016-11-24 02:43

In the end, how you identify is up to you and why YOU want to do it.
but all that really matters is having a secure connection. so SASL +
SSL connectivity is where it's at security wise.

Another benefit to SASL is if your IP range gets banned (what we do on
Snoonet if a certain provider is being used to ban evade), and if it
doesn't affect another person, but has the option to, we can set GA-
Lines which requires the use of SASL for regular users.


Just think about how security focused you are, realize it's IRC, and
go from there.

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lostfile1 · 2016-11-24 03:30

i think i should use sasl that case

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Saber_UK · 2016-11-24 11:34

Yes, you should use both a secure connection (SSL) and SASL.

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XavierNite · 2016-11-26 07:04

External cert authentication is the way to go when it comes to sasl.
It's much more secure than password authentication